Ph.D. Computer Science, U. of Toronto (May 1993). Supervisor: William Buxton, Thesis title: "The design and evaluation of marking menus"
M.Sc. Computer Science, U. of Toronto (October 1988). Supervisor: William Buxton, Thesis title: "Hierarchical Encapsulation and Connection in a Graphical User Interface: a Music Case Study"
B.Sc. Computer Science with High Honours, U. of Saskatchewan (May 1984).
ACM UIST 2005 "Lasting Impact Award", 2005
Paul Sorenson Distinguished Graduate Award, U of Saskatchewan, 2003
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship ($17,000/year), 1989-1991.
NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship ($17,000/year), 1986-1988.
University of Saskatchewan Honours Scholarship, 1983.
NSERC Summer Research Scholarship, 1983, 1984.
University of Saskatchewan Undergraduate Scholarship, 1982
Director, Research, Autodesk Feb 2006 to present
In February of 2006 Autodesk acquired Alias. The Research Group at Alias became part of the Applied Research Group in the Media and Entertainment Division of Autodesk and we continue to research advancments in 3D graphics and interactions.
Director of Research, Alias, 1999 - Feb 2006
Directing a team of UI and 3d graphics researchers working on basic and applied research relating to 3d interactive graphics for computer animation and modeling. Consulting with product management on technology directions in products and intellectual property.
Manager of User Interface Research, Alias | wavefront, 1995-98
Managed a team of UI researchers working on basic and applied research relating to UIs for 3d interactive graphics for computer animation and modeling. Established a publication record and patent position for company in UI areas of two-handed input, high performance menu access, and alternate input. The team was instrumental in the specification and development of innovative UI for flagship product, Maya, and highly influential in the development of innovative tablet technology by Wacom. Help found a usability engineering group at Alias | Wavefront Assisted in the establishment of patent process at Alias | Wavefront
Research scientist, Alias, 1994-95,
Researched the application of high performance menu selection system to 3d computer animation and modeling. Collaborated on research into the role of visual transparency in graphics user interfaces. Researched designing and evaluating alternate input devices for controlling 3d computer animation and modeling applications.
Research consultant, Xerox Palo Alto Research Center,
Investigated using multi-media input/output to increase meeting productivity, 1993-94
Research consultant, Telepresence Project, University of Toronto,
Developed software and hardware for desk-size display and touch surface, 1993
Software consultant, Alias Research Inc.,
Developed high performance input system for drawing software, 1993
Research Consultant, Xerox Palo Alto Research Center,
Researched interfaces for pen-based collaborative meeting tools with Dr. Thomas Moran, 1992
Research consultant, Dynamic Graphics Lab, University of Toronto,
Developed software for analyzing conversation patterns when using video conferencing systems, 1991
Summer researcher, Xerox Palo Alto Research Center,
Researched the use of voice and gesture for browsing with Dr. Stuart Card, 1990
Research Engineer, Human Interface Group, Apple Computers Inc.
Researched the use of voice input and gesture for 3D object manipulation. Jan - Sept 1989
Summer Intern, Human Interface Group, Apple Computers Inc.
Researched the use of gesture and momentum in direct manipulation interfaces. 1988
Teaching Assistant, Dept. of Computer Science, U of Toronto.
Lectured and graded assignments for CS354: Computer Simulations and CS158: Computer Applications. 1986-88
Research Associate, Dept. of Computer Science, U of Saskatchewan.
Developed interactive graphics based tools for systems analysis. 1984-86
Summer Research Assistant, Dept. of Computer Science, U of Saskatchewan.
Investigated graphics based tools for systems analysis. 1984
Summer Research Assistant, Dept. of Computer Science, U of Saskatchewan.
Developed a graphics editor for the Telidon videotext system. 1983
Summer Laboratory Assistant, Senstek Inc, Saskatoon Canada.
Implemented operating system for a microprocessor based agricultural sensor. 1982
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