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Thomas A. DeFanti

American computer Graphics researcher · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1948 · age 78

Thomas Albert "Tom" DeFanti is an American computer graphics researcher and pioneer. His work has ranged from early computer animation, to scientific visualization, virtual reality, and grid computing.

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ACM Fellow1994

About this person

He is a distinguished professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a research scientist at the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2).

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1948 · age 78