Madhav K. Ponamgi
North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Papers
2
Total Citations
202
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2
About
Madhav K. Ponamgi is a pioneering researcher in computer graphics and geometric modeling, best known for his foundational work on collision detection algorithms. His key research areas include physically based modeling, robotics, animation, and computer-simulated environments. Ponamgi’s major contributions center on developing incremental algorithms that enable fast and accurate collision detection between polygonal and solid models—a critical challenge for interactive simulation and virtual reality. His 1997 paper, "Incremental algorithms for collision detection between polygonal models," has garnered 118 citations, while his earlier 1995 work on solid models has received 84 citations. These algorithms broke new ground by overcoming the limitations of earlier methods, which were often restricted to convex polytopes or too slow for real-time applications. By introducing techniques that efficiently track collisions over time, Ponamgi’s work has had a lasting impact on fields ranging from computer animation to robotics, enabling more realistic and responsive simulations. His research remains a cornerstone for students and engineers developing interactive 3D environments.
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Top Papers
- 1Incremental algorithms for collision detection between polygonal models118 citations · 1997
- 2Incremental algorithms for collision detection between solid models84 citations · 1995