Tobias Ritschel is a Professor of Computer Graphics at University College London . His research spans advanced rendering techniques, perceptual modeling, and data-driven graphics, with a focus on bridging physical accuracy and artistic flexibility in visual computing. Key research themes include: Interactive Global Illumination : Real-time simulation of complex lighting effects on GPUs Perceptual Graphics : Human vision-driven rendering and display optimization Non-physical Graphics : Beyond-photorealistic techniques for artistic expression Data-driven Graphics : Leveraging large datasets for novel rendering and modeling approaches His recent work emphasizes neural rendering , differentiable graphics , and X-ray tomography , with applications in 3D reconstruction , NeRF manipulation , and holographic imaging . Notable scientific achievements include the Eurographics Young Researcher Award 2014 and Eurographics Thesis Award 2011 . He has advised multiple PhD students including Philipp Henzler (EG PhD Award 2024) and Thomas Leimkühler (Otto Hahn Medal 2019), while actively contributing to conference leadership as co-chair for EGSR 2024 and Pacific Graphics 2024 . His team collaborates on X-ray reconstruction with Pablo Villanueva-Perez and works on 3D perception with Anthony Steed.




