Research Interests

Alberto is passionate about Computer Graphics and Visual Computing. His main interest lies in the exploration of massive models and complex data, from acquisition to real-time visualization and interaction.

Education Profile

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, CRS4 (Italy) and University of A Coruna (Spain), 2018.
• M.Sc. in High-Performance Computing, University of A Coruna (Spain), 2012.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of A Coruna (Spain), 2011.

Professional Profile

• 2021 – today: Research Scientist, High-Performance Visualization Group - KAUST (Saudi Arabia)
• 2020 – 2021: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, High-Performance Visualization Group - KAUST (Saudi Arabia)
• 2016 – 2020: Expert Reseacher, Visual Computing Group - CRS4 (Italy)
• 2013 – 2015: Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher, Visual Computing Group - CRS4 (Italy)
• 2010 – 2012: Head of R&D, CEGA Audiovisuals S.L. (Spain)
• 2003 – 2010: Undergraduated Researcher, VideaLAB - University of A Coruña (Spain)

Selected Publications

• Doppler Volume Rendering: A Dynamic, Piecewise Linear Spectral Representation for Visualizing Astrophysics Simulations
  R. Alghamdi, T.s Müller, A. Jaspe-Villanueva, M. Hadwiger, F. Sadlo Computer Graphics Forum (presented in EuroVIS 2023)
• Multivariate Probabilistic Range Queries for Scalable Interactive 3D Visualization
  A.Ageeli, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, R.Sicat, F.Mannuss, P.Rautek, M.Hadwiger
  IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics (presented in IEEE VIS 2022)
• A practical and efficient model for intensity calibration of multi-light image collections
  R.Pintus, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, A.Zorcolo, M.Hadwiger, E.Gobbetti
  The Visual Computer (2021)
• Web-based Exploration of Annotated Multi-Layered Relightable Image Models
  A.Jaspe-Villanueva, R.Pintus, A.Giachetti, E.Gobbetti
  Journal of Computing and Cultural Heritage (2020)
• Automatic modeling of cluttered multi-room floor plans from panoramic images
  G.Pintore, F.Ganovelli, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Gobbetti
  Computer Graphics Forum (2019)
• Symmetry-aware Sparse Voxel DAGs (SSVDAGs) for compression-domain tracing of high-resolution geometric scenes
  A.Jaspe-Villanueva, F.Marton, E.Gobbetti
  Journal of Computer Graphics Techniques (2017)
• PEEP: Perceptually Enhanced Exploration of Pictures
  M.Agus, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, G.Pintore, and E.Gobbetti
  Proc. 21st International Workshop on Vision, Modeling and Visualization (2016)
• Point Cloud Manager: Applications of a Middleware for Managing Huge Point Clouds
  O.Alvarez-Mures, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Padrón, J.Rabuñal-Dopico
  Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation. Ed. IGI Global (2016)
• Virtual Reality and Point-based Rendering in Architecture and Heritage
  O.Alvarez-Mures, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Padrón, J.Rabuñal-Dopico
  Handbook of Research on Visual Computing and Emerging Geometrical Design Tools. Ed. IGI Global (2016)
• CHC+RT: Coherent Hierarchical Culling for Ray Tracing
  O.Mattausch, J.Bittner, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Gobbetti, M.Wimmer, R.Pajarola
  Computer Graphics Forum, Proc. EugoGraphics (2015)
• Mont’e Scan: Effective Shape and Color Digitization of Cluttered 3D Artworks
  F.Bettio, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Merella, F.Marton, E.Gobbetti, R.Pintus
  ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage (2015)
• IsoCam: Interactive Visual Exploration of Massive Cultural Heritage Models on Large Projection Setups.
  F.Marton, B.Rodriguez, F.Bettio, M.Agus, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Gobbetti
  ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 7(2): Article 12, (2014)
• Automatic Room Detection and Reconstruction in Cluttered Indoor Environments with Complex Room Layouts
  C.Mura, O.Mattausch, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, E.Gobbetti, R.Pajarola
  Computer & Graphics (2014)
• ExploreMaps: Efficient Construction and Ubiquitous Exploration of Panoramic View Graphs of Complex 3D Environments
  M.Di Benedetto, F.Ganovelli, M.Balsa-Rodriguez, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, R.Scopigno, E.Gobbetti
  Computer Graphics Forum, Proc. EugoGraphics (2014)
• Mapping Large Textures for Outdoor Terrain Rendering
  A.Seoane, J.Taibo, L.Hernández, A.Jaspe-Villanueva
  Game Programming Gems 7, Ed. Scott Jacobs (2008)
• Physically Walking in Digital Spaces - A Virtual Reality Installation for Exploration of Historical Heritage
  L.Hernández, J.Taibo, D.Blanco, J.A.Iglesias-Guitián, A.Seoane, A.Jaspe-Villanueva, R.López
  International Journal Of Architectural Computing (2008)
• Hardware-Independent Clipmapping
  A.Seoane, J.Taibo, L.Hernández, R.López, A.Jaspe-Villanueva
  ?roc. 15th International Conference in Central Europe on Computer Graphics, Visualization and Computer Vision (2007)
• The Creativity Space: An Immersive VR Framework for 3D Creation
  L.Hernández, J.Taibo, A..Jaspe-Villanueva, R.López, D.Blanco, A.Seoane
  Proc. 5th Japan-Korea CAD/CAM Workshop (2005)

Awards

• Best paper at CGI 2021 conf. (Switzerland, 2021)
• Best paper at Graphics in Cultural Heritage GCH conf. (Bosnia, 2019)
• PhD thesis selected for Thesis Fast-forward session at ACM SIGGRAPH’19 conf. (USA, 2019)
• Best papers selection ACM Interactive 3D Graphics and Games i3D conf. (USA, 2016)
• Best MSc thesis award by AMD (Spain, 2013)
• MSc academic excellence award by BULL (Spain, 2013)
• Best BSc thesis award by the Professional Association of Computer Science of Galicia (Spain, 2013)
• Best Real-Time Presentation, CG Architect Awards (2011)
• Best paper award at Iberoamerican Society of Computer Graphics conf. (Chile, 2006)

KAUST Affiliations

• ​Visual Computing Center (VCC)
• Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences & Engineering (CEMSE)