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Theodore Kim is a Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, where he co-leads the Computer Graphics Group with Julie Dorsey and Holly Rushmeier. His research focuses on physics-based simulation, including fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, and fractal growth structures. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has held academic positions at UCSB and the University of Saskatchewan. His work has been applied in over two dozen films, earning him SciTech Oscars in 2012 and 2022. He previously served as a Senior Research Scientist at Pixar, contributing to projects like *Cars 3*, *Coco*, and *Incredibles 2*.
Education:
- Ph.D., Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006)
- M.S., Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006)
- B.S., Computer Science, Cornell University (2001)
Research Interests: Kim’s work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical applications of physics-based simulation. Notable areas include hair and skin simulation for animation, fluid dynamics, and the historical context of computer graphics innovations. His research also addresses racial biases in graphics, such as in hair and skin modeling.
Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes diverse representation (e.g., Black hair simulation), biomechanical accuracy (feather modeling), and historical analysis of technical contributions (e.g., Búi Tướng Phong’s legacy). Earlier publications focus on fluid subspace methods, wavelet turbulence, and efficient simulation techniques.
Awards:
- Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement (2012, 2022)
- NSF CAREER Award (2013–2018)
- UCSB Harold J. Plous Award (2015)
- Best Paper Awards at SCA (2011, 2016, 2018)
Grants & Labs: Leads Yale’s Critical Computing Initiative and directs undergraduate studies in CS. His lab collaborates with industry (e.g., Pixar) and emphasizes open-source software. Current projects include fractal design tools and anti-racist graphics research.
