جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Discrete Differential Geometry
• Mathematical Visualization
• Computational Mathematics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tim Nikolai Hoffmann is a Professor of Geometry I at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding positions in both the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology and the Department of Mathematics. His academic career includes a Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (DFG), professorships at Kyushu University (Japan), and visiting roles at institutions in Jena, Munich, and Berlin. His research focuses on discrete differential geometry and mathematical visualization , with applications in computational mathematics and geometric modeling. Notable contributions include work on discrete geodesic nets, developable surfaces, and minimal surface theory derived from combinatorial structures. Scientific achievements include the Heisenberg Fellowship and publications in top-tier journals like ACM Transactions on Graphics and Annals of Mathematics . His work bridges theoretical geometry and computational methods, influencing fields such as computer graphics and geometric design. Education: Doctorate (2000), Habilitation (2003) Postdoctoral work at UMASS Amherst, USA Grants & Collaborations: Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG) Visiting Professorships at Kyushu University (ongoing) Labs/Teams: Active in TUM's Department of Mathematics research groups, including Discrete Differential Geometry and Scientific Computing.

Michael Maasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Constructive Design
• Building Construction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Maas serves as Professor of Structures and Constructive Design at Bochum University of Applied Sciences since 2011, concurrently holding the position of Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2020. His academic career spans multiple institutions including HTWG Trier (2008-2011) and University of Wuppertal (2004-2008), while maintaining active industry engagement through his engineering firm maas ingenieure gmbh since 2004. His educational background includes a doctorate from Wuppertal University (2001) on computer-aided structural design methods and civil engineering studies at Dortmund University (1990-1996) with specialization in structural engineering. His pedagogical framework emphasizes fundamental mechanical understanding over manual calculations, advocating for strategic integration of FEM software like SCIA to enhance architectural design capabilities. Research interests center on structural engineering pedagogy, constructive design methodologies, and material applications in building construction. His teaching philosophy prioritizes developing students' 'inner eye' for structural behavior through analysis of built examples and computational tools, reducing traditional hand calculation focus while expanding geometric design possibilities. Current teaching includes Structural Engineering (Tragwerklehre), Structural Systems in Building Construction (Tragkonstruktionen im Hochbau), and the interdisciplinary Constructive Project capstone. Professional activities include consulting engineering since 2001, expert judging in competition proceedings since 2007, and technical advisory work for the INFORMATION SERVICE WOOD (2008-2011). His engineering practice provides real-world context for academic work, particularly in wood construction, steel structures, and concrete systems. The text indicates ongoing teaching responsibilities through Summer Semester 2025 with no indication of retirement or reduced status.

Konrad Polthierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Discrete Differential Geometry
• Applied Geometry
• Mathematical Visualization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Konrad Polthier is a full professor of mathematics at Freie Universität Berlin since 2005, leading the Mathematical Geometry Processing Group. He holds roles as chair of the Berlin Mathematical Society and co-chair of the Berlin Mathematical School. His research focuses on discrete differential geometry, applied geometry, and mathematical visualization, with contributions to geometry processing, computer graphics, and educational media. He has authored books like A Mathematical Picture Book and produced award-winning films such as MESH – A Journey through Discrete Geometry . His work bridges academic research and public engagement, including the MathFilm Festival and the platform math.berlin . Polthier's scientific accolades include international film awards for his videos and funding for projects like QuadCover. He has served on editorial boards for journals and conferences, including co-editing Computer Aided Geometric Design .

Peter Schröderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geometric Modeling
• Hierarchical Methods
• Physical Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Schröder is a Professor of Computer Science and Applied and Computational Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology. He has been a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the TUM Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) since 2009, hosted by Rüdiger Westermann. His research focuses on geometric modeling, hierarchical methods, physical simulation, and numerical algorithms, with pioneering work in wavelet-based methods for computer graphics. He holds a PhD from Princeton University (1994) and has held appointments at the University of South Carolina and the German national computer science research lab (GMD). His awards include the ACM/SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award (2003) and the Humboldt Research Prize (2006). His key contributions include spherical wavelet transforms, conformal mesh processing, and discrete shell models for physics simulation. Schröder’s work bridges computer graphics, numerical analysis, and applied mathematics, with applications in geometry processing and scientific visualization.

Wolfgang Oertelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Vision
• Scientific Visualization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Oertel serves as Professor of Computer Graphics at Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTW Dresden) within the Faculty of Informatics and Mathematics. He has held significant leadership roles including Dean of Studies (2009-2012) and Dean (2012-2015) for his faculty, and coordinated international university partnerships (2007-2011). His academic career spans over four decades with appointments at TU Dresden (1984-1998), FhG/IVI Dresden (1999-2004), and TUBA Freiberg (visiting positions in 1998-1999 and 2004-2005). Professor Oertel's research spans computer graphics, computer vision, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence with emphasis on practical applications. His work integrates knowledge representation with visual systems, focusing on spatiotemporal modeling, scientific-technological visualization, and CAD-oriented IT systems. Current projects include the Saxony5 Co-Creation Lab for Artificial Intelligence (2021) and systems for image data processing in scientific infrastructure (SEVVBWG series 2020-2023). His publication trends reveal consistent evolution from database/knowledge processing (1980s-1990s) to computer vision applications (2000s) and sophisticated AI-integrated visualization systems (2010s-present). Recent work focuses on heterogeneous traffic data visualization, knowledge-based graphic object synthesis, and conceptual frameworks bridging AI with virtual reality. Key technical domains include VRML/X3D, OpenCV, VTK, and specialized hardware integration. Award for integrated data processing (Integrata AG Tübingen, 1995) Oertel actively supervises graduate works and leads multiple research projects including Saxony5CCLKI (2021), SEVVBWG2 (2023), and GWMSV traffic simulation (2021). His laboratory maintains extensive equipment including stereo displays, 3D cameras, microscopes, VR headsets, and robotic platforms supporting research in virtual intelligent environments. Current teaching includes Computer Graphics I/II, CAD systems, and Computer Vision courses across multiple informatics programs.

Marcel Sebastian Seilerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design Engineering
• CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
• R&D Project Management
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Marcel Sebastian Seiler is affiliated with the Westfälische Hochschule , serving as Head of the Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering departments at the College of Engineering. He has been at the university since March 2020, following a career in academia and industry. Research Focus : Structural optimization, CAD/FEM/CFD modeling, steam turbines, and lightweight construction. Education : Thesis on geometric constraints in structural optimization of machine components (RWTH Aachen, 2013). Teaching : Courses include Machine Elements (MEL), Mechanical Drives (MEA), Nonlinear FEM (NFE), and Additive Manufacturing (GAF). Publications : Recent work explores surrogate modeling for turbine casing analysis and additive manufacturing in energy technology.

Yves Bertotمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Interactive Theorem Proving
• Higher-Order Theorem Proving
• Formal Verification
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yves Bertot is a Senior Research Scientist at INRIA (French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation), working at the Sophia Antipolis research center as part of the Stamp research team. He has been conducting research at INRIA since 1992 and is one of the main contributors to the Coq proof assistant system. Dr. Bertot's primary research focuses on formal methods, particularly interactive theorem proving and higher-order theorem proving. His work centers around the formal description of algorithms and mathematical theories that can be completely checked by computer programs. He has made significant contributions to the development and application of the Coq proof assistant, co-authoring the influential book "Interactive Theorem Proving and Program Development: Coq'Art: The Calculus of Inductive Constructions." His research spans computational geometry, formal verification of mathematical constants like pi, and the development of practical applications for theorem proving in software verification. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Recent works address geometry algorithms, software security verification, and formal methods for critical systems. His research shows a progression from foundational theorem proving techniques to increasingly practical applications in software engineering and mathematical verification. Among his notable achievements, Dr. Bertot was a recipient of the 2013 ACM Software System Award for his contributions to the Coq system. His recognition by the ACM highlights the significant impact of his work on the broader computing community. As an educator and community leader, Dr. Bertot has taught numerous courses and schools on Coq and formal methods since 2007. He has supervised student projects on formal verification of geometry algorithms, trajectory planning, and robotics motion algorithms. His research continues to bridge the gap between theoretical foundations of formal methods and their practical applications in software development and mathematical verification.

• Computer Graphics
• Geometric Design
• Mesh Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Loïc Barthe is a researcher at IRIT (Institut de Recherche en Informatique de Toulouse) affiliated with the University of Toulouse. His work focuses on geometric design, mesh processing, and subdivision surfaces in computer graphics. Email: lbarthe@irit.fr . Research interests include subdivision schemes for 3D modeling, optimization of geometric continuity around extraordinary vertices, and adaptive mesh processing algorithms. His papers on Loop and Catmull-Clark schemes demonstrate expertise in mesh refinement and curvature behavior control. Notable contributions include deriving closed-form equations for vertex position computation and developing optimization frameworks for subdivision rules. This work impacts applications requiring high-fidelity geometric representations in computer-aided design and animation.

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Geometry
• Mesh Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hans-Christian Ebke is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science , RWTH Aachen University . He specializes in Computer Graphics and Computational Geometry , focusing on Quad Meshing , Surface Parametrization , and 3D Modeling . His work emphasizes interactive control, scale-aware algorithms, and robust extraction methods for high-resolution meshes. His notable contributions include the QEx method for reliable quad mesh extraction, the libQEx open-source implementation, and techniques for handling Scale-Invariant Directional Alignment and Level-of-Detail Quad Meshing . He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Marcel Campen, David Bommes, and Leif Kobbelt on geometric design and optimization problems. He has authored key publications at venues such as SIGGRAPH Asia , SIGGRAPH , and the Eurographics Symposium on Geometry Processing . These works address challenges in Integer-Grid Mapping , Cross Field Computation , and Vascular Structure Meshing , with applications in medical imaging and computer-aided design.

Henrik Zimmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Graphics
• Geometry Processing
• 3D Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Henrik Zimmer is a researcher at RWTH Aachen University specializing in computer graphics and geometry processing. His work bridges theoretical computational geometry with practical applications in digital fabrication, medical visualization, and industrial manufacturing. Affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, he has made significant contributions to mesh processing, 3D modeling, and optimization algorithms for real-world applications. His research focuses on geometry optimization for fabrication constraints, including Zometool-based approximation of freeform surfaces and rationalization of point-folding structures. Key interests include Mesh processing and topology preservation Variational methods for planar polygonal meshing Mixed-integer optimization for quadrangulation Medical visualization techniques for diffusion fiber tracking Industrial vision systems for laser welding process control His publication record shows consistent innovation from 2006 to 2014, with recent work emphasizing digital fabrication and practical optimization for consumer-level manufacturing. Notable scientific contributions include: Efficient algorithms for shortest path-concavity computation in 3D meshes Interactive volume-based visualization for diffusion MRI data Rationalization methods reducing fabrication costs by over 90% Novel approaches to melt pool monitoring in industrial welding Zimmer's collaborative work with Leif Kobbelt demonstrates strong industry-academia connections, particularly in translating geometric algorithms to manufacturing applications. His research spans both theoretical computer graphics (SIGGRAPH, Eurographics) and industrial applications (laser welding process control), reflecting a unique interdisciplinary approach. Current work focuses on making advanced geometric modeling accessible through personal fabrication technologies.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Virtual Reality (VR) in Architecture
• Civil Engineering Informatics
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Rüppel is an academic leader at the Institute for Numerical Methods and Informatics in Civil Engineering at Technische Universität Darmstadt. His work bridges civil engineering with cutting-edge digital technologies, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM) , Virtual Reality (VR) , and Digital Twins for construction and environmental applications. Research Interests: BIM, Digital Twins, VR/AR, GIS integration, IoT in construction, Blockchain applications, emergency response systems, structural data analysis, energy retrofit strategies. Teaching: Courses include Fundamentals of Engineering Informatics, Geometric Modeling, BIM projects, and Management procedures in construction. Recent Publications: 15+ works (2023-2025) on BIM-GIS integration, low-cost VR systems, blockchain for AEC, sensor data analysis, and digital construction logistics. Key Trends: His recent research emphasizes open-source solutions , multi-image documentation , and machine learning for automating BIM workflows and cross-domain data fusion. Collaborative platforms and extended reality (XR) are recurring themes in both academic and practical contexts. Collaborations: Active in international conferences (ICCCBE, eCAADe, ECPPM) with teams from TU Darmstadt, universities in Japan, Canada, and Switzerland. Projects span building safety, energy systems, and disaster management frameworks.

André Storkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Simulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. André Stork is a Professor at Technische Universität Darmstadt and Industry Director (Automotive) at Fraunhofer IGD. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (2000) and a diploma (1992) from TU Darmstadt. His research focuses on geometry modeling/processing, 3D interaction, simulation, and visualization. He leads projects in automotive/ manufacturing industries, coordinating over 200 R&D initiatives. His work emphasizes real-time simulation, CAD-AM integration, and GPU-based algorithms. Education: PhD in Computer Science (TU Darmstadt, 2000) Key Roles: Department Head (2002–2023), Editor-in-Chief of IEEE CG&A Research interests include graded multi-material CAD, iso-geometric analysis, and interactive design tools. He has authored/co-authored 200+ papers (h-index 25), focusing on fields like real-time rendering, mesh processing, and Industry 4.0 applications. Recent articles highlight trends in GPU-accelerated simulation, digital twin technologies, and metaverse infrastructure. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in additive manufacturing and virtual prototyping. Students advised: 6 doctoral/master’s students (e.g., Daniel Ströter, Christian Altenhofen) Key Projects: GraMMaCAD, CloudiFacturing, and Industry 4.0 studies He chairs conferences like VAST and serves on editorial boards for journals including IEEE CG&A and Applied Sciences.

Congyi Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computer Science
• Neural Shape Representation
• 3D Reconstruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Congyi Zhang is a postdoctoral research and teaching fellow in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Peking University and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from Fudan University. Prior to his current role, he served as a research associate at the Department of Computer Science, Hong Kong University, and as a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. His research focuses on neural shape representation, AI-driven 3D content generation, human-computer interaction, and 3D reconstruction techniques. He has contributed to methods that improve geometric accuracy, optimize sampling strategies, and enable efficient local editing of 3D models. Recent publications highlight advancements in neural implicit fields, multiview diffusion models, and efficient 3D mesh creation from 2D inputs. His work balances theoretical innovation with practical applications in digital media, orthodontics, and archaeology. He is currently transitioning to an Assistant Professor position at the Computer Science Department, University of Texas at Dallas, where he seeks motivated Ph.D. students for Spring/Fall 2026 cohorts.

Li Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geodesy
• Construction Quality Assurance
• GNSS Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Li Zhang is a Senior Academic Councillor and Group Leader at the Institute of Engineering Geodesy (IIGS) within the University of Stuttgart's Faculty 6: Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy. Her work focuses on holistic quality models for construction processes, low-cost GNSS monitoring systems , and multi-sensor fusion in infrastructure projects. She leads the Quality Modeling and Sensor Fusion group within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC, which emphasizes integrative computational design for architecture. PhD in Geodesy (2016, University of Stuttgart) Specializes in GNSS error mitigation , construction process digitization , and digital map applications for transport security Her recent publications analyze geospatial data fusion for rock cliff monitoring, real-time quality assurance in residential construction, and cost-effective positioning for mobile manipulators. She supervises students on topics ranging from terrestrial laser scanning to indoor robot localization , balancing technical precision with sustainability. Li Zhang actively contributes to the FIG Working Group 5.6 "Cost Effective Positioning" and leads the DVW working group "Quality Assurance" . Her teaching portfolio includes courses on deformation analysis , multi-sensor systems , and statistical methods for engineering students.

Thomas Krohnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mathematics Education
• Stochastics
• Probability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Krohn is a Researcher in the Department of Didactics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Leipzig since October 2012. His work bridges mathematics education, probability theory, and the history of early modern mathematics and astronomy, with a focus on integrating historical methods into contemporary teaching through projects like LUPI (Lowest Unique Positive Integer Game) and GeoGebra applications. Education: Teacher training (2003–2008) at the University of Rostock and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg; Doctorate (2014) at Halle-Wittenberg on 17th-century Wittenberg mathematical teaching. Research: Explores intersections of chance/strategy in stochastics education, historical astronomical data, and didactic reconstruction of logarithmic understanding and proportionality concepts. Article Trends show recurring engagement with: Probability education through interactive games like LUPI Historical instruments (Organum mathematicum, Jacob's staff) for geometric and astronomical teaching 17th-century Wittenberg scholars' contributions to heliocentric theory and observatory development GeoGebra integration for digital learning paths in elementary and secondary education Didactic reconstruction of historical algorithms and misconceptions Interdisciplinary projects merging mathematics with cultural-historical contexts Collaborates frequently with S. Schumacher (Bielefeld) and S. Schöneburg-Lehnert (Leipzig) on didactic innovations. Office hours available in-person or digitally by arrangement for summer semester 2025.