جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stewart Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Creative Industries
• Project Management
• Media and Entertainment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stewart Jones is a Lecturer at the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York, and a higher education lecturer with an international career spanning over twenty years. He holds a PhD in Creative Process Management and is an MBA graduate, integrating business and creative disciplines in his research and practice. His research interests focus on the Screen Industries, including creative project management management process frameworks operational effectiveness intellectual property rights business management His work bridges gaps between academia and industry, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Stewart's publications highlight expertise in digital creature rigging 3D animation screenwriting technical production setups project management methodologies His recent articles analyze creative processes across film, television, and video games, advocating for structured frameworks to enhance competitive advantage. As a consultant and leadership coach, he has held roles such as Executive Leadership Coach Consultant Producer Chief Executive Officer CG Supervisor spanning the UK, EU, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. He actively advocates for accessibility in business and the Screen Industries, mentoring organizations to reduce barriers for people with disabilities.

• 3D Modeling
• Real-Time Animation
• Computer Graphics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Damien Rohmer is a Professor of Computer Science at École polytechnique , Institut Polytechnique de Paris. He leads the VISTA research team at LIX (CNRS UMR 7161) and serves as Deputy Director of LIX since 2024. Current PhD supervisions with ANR/CIFRE funding Open-source tool development for computer graphics education Editorial roles in SCA, MIG, SIGGRAPH conferences His research spans 3D modeling , real-time animation , and user-interactive simulation , with applications in entertainment, medical sciences, and design. Key sub-areas include: Character motion retargeting Multi-scale natural phenomenon simulation Field-based implicit modeling Wearable technology visualization Gesture-controlled animation systems Recent publications in SIGGRAPH , Eurographics , and SCA earned multiple Best Paper/Poster awards in 2024-2025. He co-develops the CGP library for educational 3D programming and maintains community resources for French computer graphics institutions.

• Computer Graphics
• 3D Modeling
• Real-time Animation & Simulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Damien Rohmer is a Professor of Computer Science at École Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he serves as Director of LIX (Computer Science Laboratory UMR CNRS 7161). He leads the VISTA research team and coordinates the Image, Vision and Learning specialization at École Polytechnique. His research focuses on Computer Graphics, particularly 3D Modeling, Deformation, and Animation of virtual content, with emphasis on real-time, interactive, and user-controlled approaches. His work spans multiple application domains including entertainment (Animation Cinema, VFX, Video Games, AR/VR), Natural Sciences (Medical, Biology), and Design & Fabrication (Fashion, CAD, Architecture). Rohmer's research can be organized into four main axes: Interactive Shape & Animation Design, Efficient Visual Simulation, Implicit Surfaces & Field-Based Modeling, and Character Animation and Deformation. His publications demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier conferences including SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, SCA, and MIG. His recent work shows trends toward more expressive character animation, real-time contact handling, and multi-agent systems. There's a clear progression from foundational techniques in sketch-based modeling to more complex systems addressing natural phenomena and character behavior in realistic environments. Best Paper Award, Honorable Mention, at Eurographics 2025 Best Short Paper Award at MIG 2024 Best Poster Award at MIG 2024 Third place in the jFIG 2024 Best Paper Award Best Poster Award, Honorable Mention, at SCA 2024 Best Presentation Award, Honorable Mention, at SCA 2024 Rohmer actively supervises PhD students with funding from ANR and CIFRE programs. He has developed several open-source libraries including CGP (Computer Graphics Programming library) and Velocity Skinning for real-time cartoon-like deformation. His teaching includes specialized courses in Computer Animation and 3D Graphics, with a commitment to open educational resources. He leads the VISTA research team at LIX, focusing on interdisciplinary collaborations across computer science, medical sciences, mathematics, and design disciplines.

James Crossleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Character Animation
• Computer Graphics
• Film Animation Techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Crossley is a Professor of Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) since 2013. His career spans over two decades in animation, with key roles at Sony Pictures Imageworks and Disney. He has supervised major animated films such as Hotel Transylvania , The Smurfs , and Alice in Wonderland , focusing on 3D character animation, rigging, and animation tools development. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Animation (Sheridan College, 1995) and a Diploma in Animation–Classical (Sheridan College, 1994). Research Interests: Crossley specializes in integrating technical and creative aspects of animation, including character performance development, animation pipeline optimization, and collaboration between animators and technical teams. His work emphasizes storytelling through visual effects and dynamic character movements in feature films and video games. Awards: Visual Effects Society (VES) Nomination for Outstanding Animation in an Animated Feature Motion Picture ( Hotel Transylvania ) VES Nomination for Outstanding Animated Character in an Animated Motion Picture ( Surf’s Up ) Advising/Grants: No formal advisees or grants mentioned in the provided materials. His contributions are primarily through industry projects and publications. Labs/Teams: Led animation teams at Imageworks and Disney, overseeing crews of up to 97 animators. Key projects include Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs , Prince Caspian , and Brother Bear .

Miao Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Miao Wang is an Associate Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Beihang University. He earned his PhD in Computer Science and Technology from Tsinghua University in 2016 under the supervision of Prof. Shi-Min Hu, following a bachelor's degree from Xidian University in 2011. He conducted postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University from 2016 to 2018 before joining Beihang University in 2018. PhD in Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University (2011–2016) Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, Xidian University (2007–2011) His primary research interests include computer graphics, virtual and augmented reality, visual media computing, and computer vision. He focuses on 3D AIGC for extended reality (XR), digital avatars, redirected locomotion, and immersive collaborative interaction in VR/AR environments. His work bridges algorithmic innovation with practical immersive applications. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in neural rendering, avatar synthesis, and intelligent interaction in virtual environments. Key themes include 3D Gaussian representations, neural fields for real-time avatar generation, semantic-aware locomotion adaptation, and redirected walking techniques. These works are published in top venues such as CVPR, IEEE TVCG, ACM TOG, and IEEE VR, reflecting cutting-edge contributions in graphics and immersive systems. IEEE VR 2025 Best Paper Award CAD/Graphics 2023 Best Paper Award CVMJ 2019 Honorable Mention Award National Science and Technology Progress Award (2nd Prize, rank 9) Higher Education Teaching Achievement Incentive Program (Special Class, rank 2) Xiaomi Young Scholar Beihang University Young Talent Miao Wang actively supervises PhD and master’s students, hosts undergraduate interns, and leads a vibrant research team. He has secured funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and participates in key national and regional projects. His team maintains strong international collaborations with researchers from Tsinghua University, Cardiff University, Universität Hamburg, and others. He also contributes to the academic community through service on program committees of IEEE VR, ISMAR, Pacific Graphics, and CVM, and holds leadership roles in the China Computer Society and China Graphics Society. He leads research in the State Key Laboratory of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems at Beihang University, where his team develops tools and frameworks for immersive media, including OpenRDW, a library for redirected walking. The group fosters innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration and international engagement.

• Computer Animation
• 3D Modeling
• Character Animation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ehtzaz Chaudhry is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Bournemouth University , affiliated with the Faculty of Media and Communication and CfACTs PLUS (DTNT) . His work focuses on computer animation , 3D modeling , and physics-based deformation algorithms using partial differential equations (PDEs) and ordinary differential equations (ODEs) . Research highlights include innovative approaches to skin deformation for animated characters, facial blendshape realism , and point cloud surface reconstruction . Recent publications demonstrate expertise in virtual reality training systems and position-based dynamics for 3D modeling. Grants include Visitor experience Innovation through Systematic Text Analytics and Augmented Reality (VISTA AR) under the INTERREG VA France (Channel) England Programme (2017). His work spans computer graphics , surface modeling , and applied mathematical methods in animation.

• Computer Animation
• Character Rigging
• Technical Animation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew Leishman is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Entertainment Design at Brigham Young University, where he teaches Rigging I (EANI-308-01). With a strong foundation in computer graphics and animation, he combines academic instruction with extensive industry experience at top animation studios. His educational background includes studies in computer graphics and animation at Brigham Young University, graduating in 2000. After graduation, he began teaching Maya and rigging courses to animation majors at BYU, establishing his commitment to education early in his career. Leishman's research and professional interests center on computer animation, with a focus on character rigging, technical animation, and character effects. His expertise bridges creative artistry and technical implementation, fostering a vibrant approach to digital character creation. Although no recent publications are listed, his teaching and industry work reflect a consistent engagement with evolving techniques in animation technology and pedagogy. No scientific awards listed. He has not formally advised any students listed in the text, and there is no mention of grant funding. However, his dual role in academia and industry suggests a mentorship-oriented approach through teaching and professional collaboration. While no specific lab or research team is mentioned, his affiliation with the Entertainment Design program at BYU indicates involvement in a creative and technically oriented academic environment focused on animation and digital storytelling.

• Educational Technology
• Free and Open Source Software
• 3D Virtual Environments
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nelson Alexandre Fernandes Gonçalves is an Invited Assistant at the School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Portugal, a position he has held since 2018. Previously, he served as an Assistant at the same institution from 2003 to 2018 and at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria from 1998 to 2003, establishing a 25+ year career in Portuguese higher education focused on digital pedagogy and libre culture. His educational background includes: Bachelor's Degree in History (Educational Branch) from the University of Évora (1990-1995) Master's Degree in Educational Technology from the University of Minho (1999-2003), with thesis on virtual environments in primary education Specialized training in Blender and 3D modeling (2008-2017) from institutions including University of Burgos and InterSpace Gonçalves champions Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) in educational and cultural contexts, developing open workflows for 3D heritage reconstruction, digital animation, and web mapping. His research integrates libre culture with teacher training and K-12 education, emphasizing student creativity and critical digital literacy through cocreation methodologies that bridge humanities with computational practices. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strategic pivot toward practical FOSS toolkits for cultural heritage documentation and community engagement. Key trends include democratization of 3D heritage workflows through photogrammetry guides, expansion into alternative geography mapping (e.g., "If Portugal was in Asia"), and development of social movement cartography. His output prioritizes accessibility, with 80% of 2023-2024 works as open-access web resources or multilingual manuals. Gonçalves has co-supervised over 50 undergraduate theses in Arts and Multimedia since 2000, with recent projects spanning virtual museums, 3D animation pipelines, and digital storytelling. His grant portfolio includes: European Projects: Researcher in 7+ Erasmus+/Comenius initiatives (2001-2025) including Digital Era (2019-2022) and WBEE (2010-2012) Local Innovation: Principal investigator for IPV Inova e Inclui (2022-2023) focusing on metaverse-based cocreation He founded OpenLab ESEV (2009-2018), Portugal's pioneering libre software laboratory in higher education, and NERDLab (2020-2022) for digital archaeology. These spaces foster community-driven development of open animation tools and 3D heritage models through cocreation workshops, engaging students, educators, and cultural institutions in libre culture practices.

Kevin Bauerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• 3D Animation
• Mixed-Media Films
• Character Rigging
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kevin Bauer is a Senior Lecturer and Graduate Program Director in RIT's School of Film and Animation. An award-winning animator, he specializes in mixed-media techniques and 3D character animation. He teaches 3D modeling, animation production, and capstone courses. Bauer's film 'Love, Daddy' (2023) explores parenthood themes through hand-painted 3D animation. He co-developed 'Ani-Motion', a movement-based animation pedagogy. His industry experience informs courses on animation business practices.

Dan Rootمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 2D Animation
• Game Design
• Visual Effects
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dan Root is a Lecturer specializing in 2D animation, visual effects, and game animation. With industry experience as an FX artist, he teaches motion graphics, puppet rigging, and frame-by-frame animation techniques. His research examines animation techniques in video games, particularly how traditional animation principles adapt to interactive environments. Root's award-winning YouTube channel analyzes game animation mechanics and has attracted over 100,000 subscribers. As animation consultant for Forust Studios, he bridges academic and industry practices. Root has presented on game animation at international conferences including Uplink Con and Agora Community Talk.

• Computer Graphics
• Motion Capture
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhidong Xiao serves as Principal Academic (Associate Professor) at Bournemouth University's National Centre for Computer Animation within the Faculty of Media and Communication. With over ten years of leadership experience including roles as Programme Leader, Head of Education, and Deputy Head of Department, he drives academic strategy and research innovation in computer animation and digital media. His work bridges technical excellence with creative industry applications through extensive collaborations across the UK and China. Dr. Xiao's educational foundation includes a PhD in Computer Graphics (2010) and postgraduate certificates in Education Practice (2010) and Research Degree Supervision (2011) from Bournemouth University, complemented by a BEng (Hons) in Thermodynamics from Taiyuan University of Technology, China (1994). PhD in Computer Graphics, Bournemouth University (2010) PGCE in Education Practice, Bournemouth University (2010) PGCE in Research Degree Supervision, Bournemouth University (2011) BEng (Hons) in Thermodynamics, Taiyuan University of Technology (1994) His research spans Computer Graphics, Motion Capture, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality with focus on physics-based simulation, sign language recognition, and motion synthesis. Recent work integrates partial differential equations with machine learning to solve animation challenges in facial realism, deformation simulation, and 3D reconstruction. His interdisciplinary approach connects computer science with creative industries, healthcare applications, and educational technology while advancing core techniques in neural rendering and motion analysis. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent innovation in physics-based animation techniques (40%), motion capture processing (25%), and neural approaches to 3D reconstruction (35%). Key trends include the fusion of analytical physics models with deep learning architectures, development of efficient real-time simulation methods, and expansion into accessibility applications through sign language recognition systems. Scientific recognitions include: Fellow of British Computer Society (2023) Fellow of Higher Education Academy (2011) Best Poster Award at Pacific Graphics 2014 He maintains active peer review roles for EPSRC, ESRC, IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, and ACM SIGGRAPH conferences. Dr. Xiao has supervised seven PhD students to completion while currently guiding Alexandra Sergeeva Alexdottir's research on Phantom Touch phenomena. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration: Principal Investigator Capturing and representing sign language (British Council, 2025) VE Communication Programme (Erasmus+, 2020) Co-Investigator Rehabilitation Enhancement via Motion Capture (BU Fusion Fund, 2013) Cross-Channel Film Lab (Interreg, 2012) Digital Beijing Opera Project (2010) As a core member of Bournemouth's Computer Graphics and Visualisation Research Group and Centre for Digital Entertainment, he leads initiatives in motion capture technology through AccessMocap Studio. His international outreach includes invited lectures across China on computer animation education and visual effects techniques, strengthening global partnerships in creative technology development.

Evan Pughمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Reality Television Production
• Media Ethics
• Mental Health in Entertainment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Evan Pugh is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth within the School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies. With extensive experience in reality television production, including a decade directing Big Brother , his work bridges industry practice and academic inquiry. Specializes in live television production ethics Researches reality TV's societal impact Focuses on mental health in entertainment media His publications across 2022-2025 explore topics ranging from reality television production ethics to popular culture representations in Pop Matters episodes covering Doctor Who, Portsmouth Comic Con, and video game cultures. While no formal awards are documented, his research consistently addresses media ethics and production responsibilities. As an educator, Pugh teaches live television production techniques including studio operations, VT editing, and camera work. He emphasizes interdisciplinary understanding of television roles to enhance production teamwork capabilities.

• Animation
• Nonverbal Communication
• Virtual Worlds
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Leslie Bishko is an Associate Professor at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her research focuses on animation, nonverbal communication in virtual worlds, and Laban movement analysis. She has published extensively on the intersection of animation principles with movement theory. Her work explores how animation techniques can enhance character believability and emotional expression. Recent publications analyze virtual communication paradigms and movement frameworks for digital characters.

Eugene Fiumeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Animation
• Fluid Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eugene Fiume is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (1986), an M.Sc. from the same institution (1982), and a B.Math (Hons.) in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo (1981). His research focuses on computer graphics, animation techniques, and educational applications of technology. He leads the Tangent Lab, exploring advanced topics in fluid simulation, facial animation, and physics-based motion retargeting. His work spans interdisciplinary areas, including fluid dynamics, mesh processing, and game development. Notable contributions include VEMPIC (particle-based fluid simulation), animator-centric tools like Jali for lip synchronization, and vocal animation frameworks for expressive speech. He has held leadership roles in academic administration and has contributed to industry-research collaborations through his deanship. Publications emphasize innovation in animation systems, real-time rendering, and procedural modeling. His research has been applied in gaming (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077 facial animations) and medical imaging, reflecting a blend of theoretical and applied computer science.

• 3D Modeling
• Real-time Animation and Simulation
• Virtual Characters
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Damien Rohmer is a Professor of Computer Science at École Polytechnique, part of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. He leads the VISTA research team at the LIX laboratory (CNRS UMR 7161). His research focuses on 3D modeling, real-time animation, and interactive design, emphasizing efficiency and user control. Key applications include virtual characters, clothing simulation, and natural phenomena modeling for entertainment, medicine, and architecture. Education: PhD in Computer Science from Université de Grenoble (2011), HDR from the same institution (2017), and engineering degrees from CPE Lyon and Université Jean Monnet (2007). Research interests span interactive shape design, real-time physics-based animation, implicit surfaces, and multi-agent systems. Recent awards include the 2025 Eurographics Honorable Mention and multiple awards at MIG/SCA 2024 conferences. He supervises PhD students in animation and modeling projects, funded by ANR and CIFRE grants. Active in academic service, he is Vice Director of LIX and former committee member of AFIG.