Computer Graphics Researcher & Animation Technology Expert; Senior Scientist at Pixar Animation Studios; Academy Award Recipient
Tony DeRose Biography
Tony DeRose is a computer graphics researcher whose work has contributed to the development of modern animated filmmaking. DeRose served as a senior scientist at Pixar Animation Studios, leading Pixar's Research Group. Before joining Pixar, DeRose was a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington and spent time on sabbatical at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center and Apple Computer.
DeRose has authored more than 50 scientific papers, eight patent applications, and one book, focusing on mathematical methods for surface modeling, data fitting, and multiresolution techniques in computer graphics. He is a co-author of "Wavelets for Computer Graphics: Theory and Applications," a text in the field of computer graphics and animation technology. Alongside Ed Catmull and Jos Stam, DeRose was recognized for developing subdivision surfaces software, which is widely used for rendering irregularly shaped smooth surfaces in computer-generated animation. He has served on technical program committees, including SIGGRAPH, and was an associate editor of ACM Transactions on Graphics.
DeRose's work in animation and computer graphics has been recognized with several industry honors. He contributed to the Academy Award-winning short film "Geri's Game," received the ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Achievement Award, and earned two Scientific and Technical Academy Awards for advancements in surface representations and the mathematics of surfaces. His research credits include Pixar features such as "The Incredibles," "WALL·E," "Brave," and "Incredibles 2."
DeRose has delivered a TED-Ed Talk on how Pixar uses mathematics in computer-animated films, discussing the role of arithmetic, trigonometry, and geometry in animation. In addition to his research, DeRose has participated in initiatives to enhance STEM education for middle and high school students, including the Young Makers Program, which encourages youth to pursue hands-on projects. He is a co-founder and chair of Make Ed, a nonprofit organization promoting maker-centered learning. DeRose works as an educational consultant, connecting advanced mathematics, technology, and public education.
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