Dr. Marc Alexa

Professor

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Biography

Marc Alexa is a prominent researcher in the field of computer graphics, recognized for his contributions to geometric modeling and rendering techniques. He specializes in generating realistic images and models from geometric data, often emphasizing on the computational efficiency of algorithms. Prof. Alexa's work spans various topics, including differentiable rendering, geometry processing, and the development of algorithms for computer graphics. An authoritative figure in his field, he has received significant awards, including an ERC Advanced Grant for his project on geometry processing inference which aims to refine methods for processing higher-dimensional structures. Prof. Alexa has served as the Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious ACM Transactions on Graphics, and he has been elected as a Fellow of Eurographics, underscoring his valuable contributions to the academic community. His research outputs include several noteworthy papers presented at major conferences such as SIGGRAPH and CVPR, showcasing innovative solutions in graphics rendering and image generation. Prof. Alexa continues to lead research initiatives at TU Berlin, fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of computer graphics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leads the Computer Graphics group within the Institute of Computer Engineering and Microelectronics, focusing on research in geometric modeling, rendering techniques, and their applications.

Awards

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ERC Advanced Grant: EMERGE

2022-01-22
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Outstanding Technical Contributions Award

2014-07-07

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.