Professor Dr. Pat Hanrahan

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Pat Hanrahan is a Canon Professor at Stanford University in the School of Engineering and an Emeritus Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His current research focuses on rendering algorithms, high-performance graphics architectures, and systems for graphical interaction. He has contributed to raster graphics systems, computer animation, modeling, and scientific visualization, with a particular emphasis on volume rendering. Hanrahan's work has significantly advanced the field of computer graphics, receiving accolades such as the Visualization Career Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Technical Awards from the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recognizing his substantial contributions to technology and education in graphics computing.

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