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Norm Badler is currently the Rachleff Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also directs the Center for Digital Visualization (ViDi). With a PhD from the University of Toronto, his research focuses on the understanding and representation of 3D object motions and human figure modeling and animation. Badler has developed general 3D motion models and has been pivotal in establishing effective methods for graphical representation of complex objects through solid and surface models. His recent work involves advancing virtual embodied human agents and crowd simulation techniques, making significant contributions to both engineering and humanities fields. He is known for founding the Human Modeling and Simulation Center and creating the Jack software, which is used globally for human figure animation and human factors analysis. He has published numerous works and continues to explore the intersections of digital visualization and anthropology, especially in reconstructing ancient societies.
University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA
Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science, leading research in digital visualization and human modeling.
Center for Digital Visualization, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA
Directed the center focusing on connections between engineering and the humanities through digital visualization.
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