Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Wolfgang Oertel

Computer Graphics

>>> German

Research Area:

• CAD and graphics-oriented IT systems
• Scientific-technological visualization
• Spatiotemporal visual modelling
• Knowledge-based processing of graphical structures
• Computer vision and image understanding
• Virtual reality and intelligent environments

Professional Career:

• 1959:              Born in Zeulenroda, Thuringia
• 1979 - 1984:   Study of computer science, TU Dresden
• 1984:              Graduate engineer in computer science
• 1984 - 1987:   Research study of databases / knowledge processing, TU Dresden
• 1988:              Dissertation in information systems
• 1987 - 1992:   Scientific assistant, TU Dresden
• 1992 - 1998:   Scientific employee, TU Dresden
• 1995:              Award for integrated data processing
• 1998:              Postdoctoral lecture qualification in computer science
• 1998 - 1999:   Visiting professor for artificial intelligence and databases, TUBA Freiberg
• 1999 - 2004:   Group / department manager for driver assistance and operating control, FhG/IVI Dresden
• 2004 - 2005:   Visiting professor for virtual reality and multimedia, TUBA Freiberg
• 2005 - :           Professor for computer graphics, HTW Dresden
• 2009 - :           Dean of studies, Faculty of Information Technology / Mathematics, HTW Dresden

Projects:

former:

• GEAR:            Automatic construction of multi-stage gear systems, TU Dresden, 1988, pdf
• FOREST:        Interactive diagnosis and therapy of forest damages, TU Dresden, 1991, pdf
• TRAFFIC:       Information, simulation, and dispatching in local public transport, TU Dresden, 1993, pdf
• DOM:             Automatic analysis and synthesis of technical building installations, TU Dresden, 1995, pdf
• FAENSY:       Generic development environment for knowledge-based application systems, TU Dresden, 1996, pdf
• MEDIUS:        Automation of finding, diagnosis, and therapy of pain diseases, TU Dresden, 1998, pdf
• KOMPAS:      Automatic platform supervision and obstacle detection in rail traffic, FhG/IVI Dresden, 2002, pdf
• VIDUK:          Video-based driving for rail vehicles, FhG/IVI Dresden, 2002, pdf
• SAFELANE:    Video-based lane-keeping support for road vehicles, FhG/IVI Dresden, 2004, pdf
• CAMPUS3D:   Virtual  three-dimensional campus model, TUBA Freiberg, 2005, pdf
• FACTORY3D: Virtual three-dimensional simulation model of a manufacturing plant, HTW Dresden, 2006, pdf
• BUILDINT3D: Virtual intelligent building model, HTW Dresden, 2008, pdf
• V3CIM:           Virtual three-dimensional campus infrastructure model, HTW Dresden, 2009, html

present:

• NEPCID:         Sustainable digital acquisition of primary campus infrastructure data, HTW Dresden, 2011, html

Lectures:

former:

• Fundamentals of computer science (C), TUBA Freiberg
• Database systems (Oracle), TUBA Freiberg
• Fundamentals of expert systems (Lisp), TUBA Freiberg
• Procedural programming (C), TUBA Freiberg
• Virtual reality (VRML), TUBA Freiberg

present:

• Computer graphics I (OpenGL), HTW Dresden, pdf
• Computer graphics II (3D Studio MAX), HTW Dresden, pdf
• 3D programming (OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, VRML), pdf
• CAD and graphics-oriented IT systems (AutoCAD), HTW Dresden, pdf
• Scientific-technological visualization (IDL), HTW Dresden, pdf
• Computer vision / image understanding (HALCON), HTW Dresden, pdf
• Virtual intelligent environments (VRML/X3D, Lisp, MySQL), HTW Dresden, pdf
• Computer science (C), HTW Dresden, pdf

Administration and Boards:

• Dean of Studies, Faculty of Information Technology / Mathematics, HTW Dresden
• Faculty Council, Faculty of Information Technology / Mathematics, HTW Dresden
• Commissions of Studies, Faculty of Information Technology / Mathematics, HTW Dresden
• Program Committee of the International Conference on Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence

Publications:

• Oertel, W.: Zur Nutzung einer Attributgrammatik für die semantische Analyse von SQL. Technische Universität Dresden, Sektion Informationsverarbeitung, 1984, Diplomarbeit
• Oertel, W.: Eine funktionale Methode der Wissensrepräsentation. Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Elektrotechnik-Elektronik, 1988, Dissertation
• Bakhtari, S.; Oertel, W.: DOM-ArC: An Active Decision Support System for Quality Assessment of Cases. In: Veloso, M.; Aamodt, A. (Eds.): Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development, Proceedings of the First International Conference, ICCBR-95, Sesimbra, Portugal. Springer Verlag Berlin, 1995
• Bakhtari, S.; Bartsch-Spörl, B.; Oertel, W.: DOM-ARCADE: Assistance services for construction, evaluation, and adaptation of design layouts. In: Gero, J. S.; Sudweeks, F. (Eds.): Artificial Intelligence in Design '96. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference, Stanford, California. USA, Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, 1996
• Oertel, W.; Petersohn, U.: Managing Episodes, Cases, Concepts, and Rules - an Integration Approach for Medical Problem Solving. In: Aha, D; Daniels, J. (Eds.): Case-Based Reasoning Integrations. Papers from the 1998 Workshop, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Technical Report WS-98-15, AAAI Press, Menlo Park, 1998
• Oertel, W.: Systementwicklung auf der Basis einer dynamischen Wissensorganisation. Dresden University Press, München, 1999, Habilitation, pdf
• Oertel, W.; Dimter, T.; Szoska, D.: A Video-Based Approach for Stationary Platform Supervision. In: The IEEE 5th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. IEEE, ITSC, Singapore, 2002
• Ahmed, F.; Dimter, T.; Möhler, N.; Oertel, W.; Rüder, M.; Schneider, U.: Video-Based Approaches for Onboard Obstacle Detection on Railroads. In: Proceedings of the 11. International Symposium on Railways on the Edge of the 3rd Millennium, ZEL 2004, EDIS, Zilina, Slovakia, 2004
• Oertel, W.; Möhler, N.: Spurführungsassistenz für Straßenfahrzeuge. In: Bauer, N. (Hrsg.): Leitfaden zur Sicherheits- und Verkehrstechnik mit Bildverarbeitung. Fraunhofer-Allianz Vision, Erlangen, 2004
• Oertel, W.: Multilayer Spatiotemporal User Interface of a Campus Model. In: Institut für Multimediatechnik (Hrsg.): 2. Kongress Multimediatechnik Wismar 2007. Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, Boizenburg, 2007
• Oertel, W.; Görner, M.: 3D Modelling of Manufacturing Workshops Using VRML. In: Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (Hrsg.): 10. Anwendungsbezogener Workshop zur Erfassung, Modellierung, Verarbeitung und Auswertung von 3D-Daten (3D-NordOst 2007). GfaI, Berlin, 2007
• Kantardshieffa, H.; Oertel, W.: Software Concept of a Three-Dimensional Campus InfrastructureModel. In: Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (Hrsg.): 12. Anwendungsbezogener Workshop zur Erfassung, Modellierung, Verarbeitung und Auswertung von 3D-Daten (3D-NordOst 2009). GfaI, Berlin, 2009
• Oertel, W.; Kantardshieffa, H.; Schneider, M.: Knowledge-Based Supportfor the Analysis and Synthesis of Virtual3D Campus Infrastructure Models. In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference onComputer Graphics and ArtificialIntelligence 3IA2011. 3IA Press, Athens, 2011

Equipment:

Hardware:

• Computer:  PC, Laptop
• Input:  2D Scanner, 3D Digitiser, Space ball, Mono and Stereo cameras, Stereo microscope, Reflector telescope, Endoscope, Measurement technology
• Output:  Mono and Stereo displays, Printer, Projector, Head-mounted display, Lighting

Software:

• Basic software:  MS Windows, MS Visual C++, MS Office, CLisp
• Graphics processing:  OpenGL, OpenSceneGraph, VRML, AutoCAD with extensions, 3dsMax, IDL
• Image processing:  IDL, HALCON

Tasks:

• Current topics:  pdf