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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Thormählen is a University Professor for Computer Graphics and Multimedia Programming in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Philipps University Marburg, Germany, a position he has held since October 2012. Prior to this, he served as Substitute Professor for Interactive Graphics Systems at the University of Tübingen (2011-2012) and led the independent research group "Image-based 3D Scene Analysis" at the Max Planck Center for Visual Computing and Communication (2007-2012).
His academic background includes a PhD (Dr.-Ing.) from the University of Hannover (2000-2005), where he also worked as a full-time scientific assistant, and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Duisburg (1994-1999).
Prof. Thormählen's research centers on Visual Computing, spanning Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Video Processing, and Human-Computer Interaction. His work pioneers tools for 3D reconstruction (e.g., Multi-View Photometric Stereo), video manipulation (e.g., MovieReshape), and multimedia processing (e.g., GSN Composer), with groundbreaking contributions to accessibility through haptic and auditory interfaces for blind 3D modelers. His lab develops practical systems that bridge theoretical computer vision with real-world applications.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on photometric stereo techniques for 3D reconstruction, video processing innovations, and accessibility-driven interfaces. His work increasingly emphasizes inclusive design, particularly for visually impaired users, while maintaining technical rigor in camera calibration, surface modeling, and multi-sensor fusion.
At the Max Planck Center, he established and led the "Image-based 3D Scene Analysis" research group, which advanced methods for reconstructing 3D environments from video sequences. His current work at Marburg continues this trajectory, integrating computer vision, graphics, and human-centered design to solve complex problems in digital content creation and accessibility.
