Technical and Research Projects
This page contains brief information about projects undertaken by individual members of the Computer Graphics Group or the group as a team. The list is sorted in chronological order.
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Physically-based Lighting Simulation and Optimization Algorithms, PhD Fellowship Grant
This 2-year fellowship (2017-2019) funded by the Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (grant No. 1545), supports the research of doctoral candidate Nick Vitsas in the domain of illumination-driven scene optimization, including topics such as opening design, luminaire placement and scene arrangement.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Principal investigator
- N. Vitsas: PhD Researcher
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Visualization Engine for the CostOS software by Nomitech Ltd.
The AUEB Computer Graphics Group has established a collaboration with Nomitech Ltd (2016-now). for the design and development of real-time visualization solutions for large-volume 3D datasets. Nomitech Ltd. is a leading niche software company specializing in cost estimating solutions for construction, mining, oil, gas and energy projects.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Engine architecture design
- K. Vardis: Senior Researcher, developer
- A. Gkaravelis: Researcher, developer
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GLIDE - Goal-driven Lighting for Dynamic 3D Environments (ARISTEIA II programme),
18-month research project co-funded by the General Secreteriat of Research and Technology and the European Union, 2014-2015.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Principal investigator
- A. Vasilakis, Post-doctoral researcher
- A. Andreadis: Researcher, developer
- K. Vardis: Researcher, developer
- A. Gkaravelis: Researcher, developer
- C. Kalampokis: Researcher, developer
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PRESIOUS - Predictive digitization, restoration and degradation assessment of cultural heritage objects
3-year EU-funded STREP project (grant no. 600533), 2013-2016.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Principal investigator (AUEB), Systems Architect
- P. Mavridis: Senior Researcher, Developer
- A. Andreadis: Researcher, Developer
- K. Vardis: Researcher, lead developer
- M. L. Menexi: Developer
- G. Tsatiris: Junior Researcher
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Real-time Global Illumination Algorithms
One-year university-funded research project, Athens University of Economics and Business Special Account for Research Grants (ΕΡ-1805-33/ 00-1), 2011-2012.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Principal investigator.
- A. Gaitatzes: Graduate Researcher
- P. Mavridis: Graduate Researcher.
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Realistic Environment Illumination for Real-time Graphics
One-year university-funded research project, Athens University of Economics and Business Special Account for Research Grants, 2009-2010.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Principal investigator.
- M. L. Menexi: Graduate Researcher
- C. Papadopoulos: Undergraduate Researcher.
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Digitization of the Greek Ministry of Culture Monument Collection
Greek Ministry of Culture development project. Contractor: PRC Group – Forth, Sub-contractor: Athens University of Economics and Business, 2008-2009.
Group member roles:
- G. Papaioannou: Training Coordinator, Scientific Coordinator of Digitization, software development.
- M. L. Menexi: Instructor (digitization).
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The Battle of Chaeronia
Virtual Reality Installation, Independent production, 2007-2008.
Group member roles:
- A. Gaitatzes: Coordinator, integrator
- G. Papaioannou: Software engineer
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THOLOS
Design and Construction of a 132-seat Virtual Reality Dome Theatre, Foundation of the Hellenic World, 2002-2006.
Group member roles:
- A. Gaitatzes: VR team coordinator, software engineering (VR computer cluster architecture) and integration
- G. Papaioannou: Software engineering (VR computer cluster architecture, dynamic multi-projection display subsystem and THX positional audio system)
