Dr. Mark Pauly

Professor

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Biography

Mark Pauly is a Full Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Computer and Communication Sciences. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, where he worked from August 2003 until March 2005 after completing his Ph.D. with distinction in 2003. His academic background also includes a Master's degree with highest honors from TU Kaiserslautern in 1999. Pauly's research primarily focuses on geometric computing, particularly in computer graphics, shape modeling, geometry processing, architectural geometry, and digital fabrication. He aims to understand the fundamental principles of geometric computing and leverage this to develop new algorithms and tools for 3D shape analysis, simulation, design, and fabrication. His work bridges mathematics, computer science, materials science, and architecture to foster innovative computational design solutions for advanced manufacturing and construction.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

ACM SIGGRAPH Asia Paper Award Honorable Mention

2023-01-01
#2022

ACM SIGGRAPH Paper Award Honorable Mention

2022-01-01
#2019

IASS Form Force Prize

2019-01-01
#2016

Eurographics Outstanding Technical Contributions Award

2016-01-01
#2015

SGP Paper Award

2015-01-01
#2012

AAG Paper Award

2012-01-01
#2009

SCA Student Paper Award

2009-01-01
#2006

Eurographics Young Researcher Award

2006-01-01

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.