Frank C Langbein
I am predominantly a scientist working in the areas of computational modelling, applied geometry and visual computing. I am a pagan, or witch, who does not believe, but thinks. I am a computer geek developing and using free software, as in freedom, and that does not stop with software.
Below is a short bio and of course you can explore my home page (ex tenebris scientia) and my development site (astarte). For more it is best to contact me. I usually reply, even if sometimes it can take some time.
Short Bio
Frank C Langbein is a lecturer in computer science and a member of the Geometric Computing and Computer Vision research group at Cardiff University. He received a PhD from Cardiff University in 2003 for a thesis on beautification of reverse engineered geometric models and a diploma (MSc) in mathematics from Stuttgart University in 1998. His research interests lie in the areas of computational modelling, applied geometry and visual computing, aimed at science and engineering applications especially in quantum and nano technology, mechanical engineering and life sciences.
He is working on point-based modelling for sampling, rendering and simulation in graphics, physics, biology and engineering. Furthermore, he is working on modelling, simulating and controlling quantum devices. His work in reverse engineering geometric models contributed novel concepts and algorithms for beautification, design intent detection and approximate symmetries. He has also been working on various mesh, surface and curve processing techniques for noise filtering, smoothing, molding and relief processing.
He is a member of the Research Institute for Visual Computing where he is co-leading the programme on scientific foundations of visual computing, the American Mathematical Society, the IEEE and the IEEE Computer Society and the Geometric Modelling Society.
His teaching responsibilities include final year BSc graphics and artificial intelligence modules and Java programming, and he is the director of the BSc degree in Computer Science with Visual Computing. He was also involved in some public engagement in science events and is a member of the Science Alliance Cymru.
