Amarnath Murugan
Graphics Programmer | Game Developer | Researcher
Hi there! I’m a second-year MS Computing student specializing in Graphics & Visualization at the University of Utah. My research interest is in real-time rendering and animation. I’m currently working as a Graduate Research Assistant under Prof Cem Yuksel at the Utah Graphics Lab, and our work is focused on 3D modelling tools.
Previously, I conducted research on storytelling, education, and novel interaction techniques in AR/VR at the IMXD Lab, IIT Bombay, under Prof Jayesh Pillai. I also worked as the Technical Director of Manhole Collective, the creators of the real-time animated short film Manhole, which won third place in Unreal’s Short film challenge in India and was screened at the prestigious Annecy film festival.
I am actively looking for full-time job opportunities in graphics programming starting summer 2024
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Selected Publications
- Cinévoqué: Development of a Passively Responsive Framework for Seamless Evolution of Experiences in Immersive Live-Action MoviesIn 25th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology 2019
- Exploring effect of different external stimuli on body association in vrIn 2020 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) 2020
- Towards Avatars for Remote Communication using Mobile Augmented RealityIn 2021 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW) 2021