Research --- Overview Themes Projects Support RT-1: NPR RT-2: SBIM RT-3: Vis&VA RT-4: M&S RT-5: HDCI Research Theme 2: Sketch-based Interfaces & Modeling -- The computer graphics field of sketch-based interfaces and modeling (SBIM) is concerned with algorithms and mathematical models inspired by the traditional use of sketches (1) to establish the geometry and topology of the subject being depicted; and (2) to conceptualize ideas and to interpret data. (a) Cherlin et al. '05; (b) Amorim R et al. '14; (c) Anastacio et al. ['06, '08]; (d) Chen et al. ['06, '08]; (e) Amorim R et al. '12b In SBIM, our group has focused on three main fundamental research directions: (1) Building the overall geometry and topology of 3D models; (2) Augmenting existing 3D models with geometric details; (3) Using sketches as operators, indicators, and for annotation. We apply our fundamental SBIM research to challenges and case-studies in Science, Engineering, Art/Design, and related. Theses & Dissertations - PhD and MSc (Thesis-based) 01. 3D Geological Modeling from Concept Sketches and Annotations Amorim R, PhD 02. Hybrid Sketch-based and Procedural Modeling of Plants Anastacio MSc 03. Interactive Volume Manipulation Chen MSc 04. Sketch-Based Modeling of Parametric Surfaces using Few Strokes Cherlin MSc 05. Sketch-Based Modeling from Single-View Drawings and Applications Ramos PhD 06. On Sketches for Modeling Vital Brazil PhD 07. 3D Sketching and Collaborative Design with Napkin Sketch Xin MSc Other Related Projects (RT-2: SBIM) Publications 01. Rapid Reservoir Modeling (RRM) Rule-based SBIM of Concept Geology Jacquemyn et al. '21, Costa Sousa et al. '20, Jackson et al. '15, Rood et al. '15 02. Exploring 3D Geology with Tabletops & Sketches Sultanum et al. '13; Amorim R et al. '12b 03. Survey & Taxnonomies Olsen et al. '09, '08 04. Model & Mesh Augmentation Severn et al. '06, Olsen et al. '05 05. Implicit Modeling with ShapeShop and MIBlob Schmidt et al. '05(a,b), Araujo et al. '04 06. Botanical SBIM with the Tractus Device Streit et al. '06 - 07. Sketch Editing of Multi-Channel Images - Pereira et al. '11 08. Gesture Recognition for Calligraphic Interfaces Olsen et al. '07 top