Sudhir P. Mudur

Sudhir P. Mudur is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal. He has held leadership roles including Chair of the Department and Visiting Professorships at institutions like the Central University of Florida, Ecole Minerales de Nantes, and Michigan State University. With over four decades of experience, Mudur's work spans fundamental and applied research, academic administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration in computer graphics, visualization, and cultural heritage.

Education:

• Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech. Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, 1970.
• PhD in Computer Science, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, 1976.

Research Interests: Mudur focuses on 3D graphics, virtual/augmented reality, computer vision, and cultural heritage documentation. His work includes realistic rendering techniques, geometric modeling, and applications in CAD/CAM, entertainment, and medical visualization. Recent projects involve 3D reconstruction from GIS data, interactive performance systems (ISSv2), and AR/VR for historical narratives.

Key Contributions:

• Development of the Illimitable Space System (ISSv2) for real-time interactive applications in media arts.
• Advances in point cloud processing and shape reconstruction from unorganized data.
• Documentation of cultural heritage through virtual environments and 3D scanning.
• Research on global illumination and Monte Carlo methods in rendering.
• Leadership in academic administration, including roles at the National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) in India.

Awards and Recognition:

• Best Paper Award at ICVGIP 2002.
• Silver Prize at Quebec University Research Forum 2006.
• Third Best Paper Award in Computers & Graphics (1999).
• Recognition for contributions to Indian computer graphics and software innovation.

Teaching: Mudur has taught extensively, including courses on computer graphics, game development, system software, and multimedia computing at Concordia and institutions worldwide. His teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing practical skills and theoretical foundations.