We continuously and permanantly offer topics for Bachelor and Master theses within the field of Visualization and Computer Graphics with a focus on Interactive Visual Data Analysis  (incl. Scientific Visualization, Medical Visualization, Information Visualization, Visual Analytics, and Visual Data Science). For sample topics, please have a look at the list of completed theses below or check out our LearnWeb site listing currently available topics and fields of potential topics. If you are interested in pursuing a thesis in this field, please contact Prof. Linsen.

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PhD Theses

supervisor
  • Marina Evers: Interactive Visual Parameter-Space and Correlation Analysis of Spatio-Temporal Simulation Ensembles, WWU, 2023.
  • Quynh Quang Ngo: Visual Similarity Analysis for Dynamic Systems, WWU, 2020.
  • Muhammad Jawad: Interactive Visual Analysis of Spectroscopy Imaging Data, WWU, 2020.
  • Ali Sheharyar: Visual Analysis of Regional Myocardial Motion Data, WWU, 2020.
  • Bojan Kocev: Modeling, Estimating, and Visualizing Spatial and Temporal Uncertainty for Image-guided Therapy, Jacobs University, 2020.
  • José Matute: Visual Analysis of Heterogeneous Medical Data for Cohort Studies, WWU, 2020.
  • Gordan Ristovski: Uncertainty in Medical Visualization, Jacobs University, 2017.
  • Andra Pascale: Physically Accurate Chewing Simulation for Analyzing Restorations, Jacobs University, 2017.

  • Muhammad Laiq Ur Rehman Shahid: Upper Airway Segmentation and Interactive Analysis to Investigate Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Cohort Study, Jacobs University, 2016.

  • Philipp Last: Analysis of Automatic Identification System Data for Maritime Safety, Jacobs University, 2016.

  • Alexey Fofonov: Visual Analysis of Multi-run Spatio-temporal Simulation Data, Jacobs University, 2016.

  • Ahmed Al-Taie: Uncertainty Estimation and Visualization in Segmenting Uni- and Multi-modal Medical Imaging Data, Jacobs University, 2015.

  • Ronak Etemadpour: Human Perception in Using Projection Methods for Multidimensional Data Visualization, Jacobs University, 2013.

  •  Sherin Al-Shbat: Decoupling Mesh and Data Representation for Geo-spatial Data Visualization, Jacobs University, 2012.

  • Steffen Hauth: Tool Path Generation for Finishing Processing, Jacobs University, 2011.

  • Tran Van Long: Visualizing High Density Clusters in Multidimensional Data, Jacobs University, 2010.

  •  Tetyana Ivanovska: Efficient Multichannel Image Partitioning: Theory and Application, Jacobs University, 2009.

  •  Paul Rosenthal: Direct Surface Extraction from Unstructured Point-based Volume Data, Jacobs University, 2009.

 

 

PhD Theses

reviewer / committee
  • Nils Rodrigues: Adaptation of Point- and Line-based Visualizations, University of Stuttgart, 2023.
  • Alexandra Piedad Cortez Ordoñez: The Dynamics of Bike Sharing System: Advancements in Analytics Tools, Universitat Politecnica Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 2023.
  • Alexander Kumpf: Data-driven Ensemble Visualization, TU Munich, 2020.
  • Nils Lichtenberg: Abstraction of Bio-medical Aurface Data for Enhanced Comprehension and Analysis, Universität Koblenz-Landau, 2019.
  • Florian Weiler: Computational Tools for Objective Assessment in Neuroimaging, Jacobs University, 2019.
  • Matthew Anthony Thomas van der Zwan: Visual Analytics of Multidimensional Time-dependent Trails with Applications in Shape Tracking, University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2018.
  • Aaron Scherzinger: Data Exploration in Natural Sciences using Machine Learning and Scientific Visualization, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, 2018.
  • Christian Schumann: Visualization and Heuristic Modeling for Planning Minimally- and Non-invasive Tissue Ablation, Jacobs University, 2016.
  • Mihaela Jarema: Visual Analysis of Statistical Aspects of Ensemble data, Technische Universität München, 2016.
  • Renato Rodrigues Oliveira da Silva: Visualizing Multidimensional Data Similarities Improvements and Applications, University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2016.
  • Teodora Chitiboi: Myocardium Segmentation and Motion Analysis from Time-varying Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Jacobs University, 2016.
  • Danilo Barbosa Coimbra: Multi-dimensional Projections for the Visual Exploration of Multi-media Data, University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2015.
  • Alireza Rezaei Mahdiraji: A Query Language for Scientific Meshes, Jacobs University, 2015.
  • Kai Lawonn: Illustrative Visualization of Medical Data Sets, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, 2014.
  • Eva Monclus Lahoya: Advanced interaction techniques for medical models, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain, 2013.
  • Christian Rieder: Interactive Visualization for Assistance of Image-guided Interventions, Jacobs University, 2013.
  • Christian Hansen: Software Assistance for Preoperative Risk Assessment and Intraoperative Support in Liver Resection Surgery, Jacobs University, 2012.
  • Steffen Brasch: Interactive Visualization for the Exploration of Aligned Biological Networks and Their Evolution, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, 2011.
  • Suthambhara N: Visual Analysis of Interactions in Multifield Scientific Data, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 2011.
  • Stanislav Harizanov: Analysis of nonlinear subdivision and multi-scale transforms, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Iulian V. Ilieş: Cluster Analysis for Large, High-dimensional Datasets: Methodology and Applications, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Eui Chul Kang: Efficient Data Reduction Techniques for 3D Model Generation in Reverse Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, 2007.
  • Sung W. Park: Discrete Computational Methods for Volume Data Processing in Scientific Visualization, University of California, Davis, U.S.A., 2007.

 

Master Theses

Supervised master and diploma theses
  • Jonathan Hollenbeck: Visualization of Regional Time Series Correlation in Multi-field Ensembles, WWU 2023.
  • Gabriel Borelli: Wavelet-Transformation zur Datenaggregierung räumlich-zeitlicher Simulationsensembles, WWU 2023.
  • Christoph Friedrich: Quantifying and Visualising the Loss of Information Associated with the Regridding of Remote Sensing Data, WWU 2023.
  • Johannes Fincke: Integrating Categorical Data into Star Coordinates, WWU 2022.
  • Karl Heimes: Visual analysis of tissue properties and their effects on radiofrequency
    ablation simulations , WWU 2022.
  • Hennes Rave: Region-based Visual Analysis of 3D Ensemble Data Using Hierarchical Clustering, WWU 2021.
  • Clemens Hesse-Edenfeld: Visual Analytics of Groups in Streaming Trajectory Data, WWU 2021.
  • Marcel Fischer: Zusammenfassung und Darstellung multidimensionaler Kurven-Ensembles, WWU 2021.
  • Timo Hoth: Effects of induced latency on performance and perception in video games, WWU 2021.
  • Steffen Flagge: Effekte der sozialen Interaktion auf das Präsenzgefühl bei graduellen Transitionen, WWU 2021.
  • Valerie Müller: Visualisierung von Unsicherheiten in Topic Modellen, WWU 2020.
  • Arthur Giberlein: Entwicklung eines eTextile Data Glove mithilfe neuronaler Netzwerke und genetischer Algorithmen, WWU, 2019.
  • Karim Huesmann: Real-time Layer-wise Analysis of Convolutional Neural Networks, WWU, 2019.
  • Simon Leistikow: Visualisierung von Simulationsensembles zur 4D-Phasenkontrast-MR-Datenassimilation WWU, 2019.
  • Carlos Jansen: Hybrid Isosurface Rendering, WWU Münster, 2019.
  • José Alejandro Matute Flores: Investigating Vascular Structures: Automatic Generation and Interactive Visual Exploration, Jacobs University, 2015.
  • Bojan Kocev: Projector-based Surgeon-Computer Interaction on Deformable Surfaces, Jacobs University, 2013.
  • Teodora Chitiboi: Merging Strategies Based on Super-structure Information in Object Based Image Analysis, Jacobs University, 2013.
  • Gordan Ristovski: Interactive Visualization of Eye Tracking Data, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Petar Dobrev: Compact Representation of the Isosurface Spectrum for Efficient Isosurface Rendering, Jacobs University, 2010.

  • Teodor Cioaca: CNC Machining with Bounded Dynamics, Jacobs University, 2010.

  • Daniel Cernea: Graphical Methods for Online Surface Fitting on Range Sensor Point Clouds, Jacobs University, 2009.

  • Steffi Benthin: Messverfahren für Augen-Deformation: Konzept und rechnerexperimentelle Erprobung, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, 2007.

  • Olexej Lazarevich: Volume Modeling Using Multiresolution Filtering, Jacobs University, 2006.

  • Sabine Behrendt: Visualisierung von hierarchischen Strukturen mit 3D Treemap-Nodelink Layouts, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, 2006.

  • Robert Hermann: Automatische Segmentierung von Haifischdaten basierend auf anatomischem Wissen, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, 2006.

  • Julia Löcherbach: Visualization of LCMS Data, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, 2005.

  • Stephan Preuß: Von Punktwolken zu Dreiecksnetzen, Universität Karlsruhe (Prof. Hartmut Prautzsch), 2002.

  • Gerd Schäfer: Adaptive hierarchische Geländedarstellung,  Universität Karlsruhe (Prof. Hartmut Prautzsch), 2000.

  • Matthias John: Methoden zur Visualisierung und Verarbeitung von Punktwolken,  Universität Karlsruhe (Prof. Hartmut Prautzsch), 1999.

 

Bachelor Theses

Supervised bachelor and pre-diploma theses
  • Jurin Hoffmann: Unsicherheitsbewusste interaktive Visualisierung multivariater Daten mit imputierten Werten“, University of Münster, 2024.
  • Fabian Eiling: Saliency Maps zur visuellen Analyse von patchbasierten Adversarial Attacks, University of Münster, 2024.
  • Philipp Jacobs: Autoencoder zur Dimensionsreduktion gemischter multivariater Daten, University of Münster, 2024.
  • Simon Lippok: Immersive Visualisierung von Provenance Graphen, University of Münster, 2023.
  • Ron Hackländer: Interactive Visual Blood Flow Analysis in Flattened Vessel Trees, University of Münster, 2023.
  • Lukas Sparenberg: Convolutional Neural Networks zum Generieren von Line Integral Convolution Visualisierungen, WWU 2023.
  • Niklas Krefft: Fiber Surfaces für Ensembles, WWU 2023.
  • Emil Schröder: Analyzing Hidden State Progression of Transformer Networks Using Part of Speech Classification, WWU 2023.
  • Lars Gerding: Visuelle Analyse der Bedeutung einzelner Wörter bei der probabilistischen Sentimentklassifizierung, WWU 2023.
  • Moritz Leisgang: Interaktive visuelle Analyse von kognitiv-motorischen Multitasking-Trainingsdaten, WWU 2023.
  • Robert Deppe: Interaktive visuelle Analyse von Topic Entwicklungen in kurzen Textsammlungen, WWU 2023.
  • Matthias Kuhn: Interaktive visuelle Analyse von bildgebenden Massen-spektrometriedaten mithilfe von 2D Einbettungen, WWU 2022.
  • Tom Schneider: Visuelle Analyse von mehrdimensionalen und heterogenen räumlich-zeitlichen Daten in der Formula One, WWU 2022.
  • Nico Pohlmeier: Visuelle Analyse der Auswirkungen von Blutflusssimulationsparametern auf die Hämodynamik, WWU 2022.
  • Moritz Kaiser: Visuelle CNN Hyperparameter-Analyse für Bildsegmentierung durch vortrainierte Netzwerkfeatures, WWU 2022.
  • Johannes Hegselmann: Pairwise Combinations of One-dimensional Projection Methods, WWU 2022.
  • Hamza Saeed: Visuelle Analyse der Evolution von Topics in Text Corpora, WWU 2022.
  • André Himmelspach: Erweiterung von Sternkoordinaten für fehlende Daten, WWU 2021.
  • Malte Heuser: Transformer Neural Networks for the Visual Analysis of Spatio-temporal Ensembles, WWU, 2020.
  • Sergey Demidov: Interaktive visuelle Analyse von Korrelationen  in Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, WWU 2020.
  • Hennes Rave: Axis Bundling and Brushing in Star Coordinates for Multi-dimensional Data Visualization, WWU, 2019.
  • Joshua Esselmann: Ein Tool zur semiautomatischen Erstellung von Morphanimationen für 3D Meshes, WWU, 2019.
  • Sagad Hamid: Visuelle Analyse vom Einfluss der Hyperparameter beim Trainieren neuronaler Netze, WWU, 2019.
  • Marvin Dario Brütt: Kurven-Boxplot-Visualisierung von nicht synchronisierten Kurvenensembles, WWU, 2019.
  • Tobias Johanning: Ein heterogenes Virtual Reality Publikum mit manipulierbarem Verhalten, WWU, 2018.
  • Alexander Gerwing: Model-based Tracking for Immersive Virtual Environments, WWU, 2018.
  • Marcel Fischer: Hauptkurven aus Skeletten für die Analyse multi-dimensionaler Daten, WWU, 2018.
  • Maria Karin Herick: Analyse der Veränderung topologischer Strukturen in Simulationsensembles, WWU, 2018.
  • Tayfun Honluk: Unsicherheitsvisualisierung bei der Blutflussanalyse, WWU, 2018.
  • Marina Evers: Uncertainty-aware Prediction in Spatio-temporal Simulation Ensemble Visualizations, WWU, 2018.
  • Stephan Boshe-Plois: Visual Analysis of Billiard Dynamics Simulation Ensembles, WWU, 2018.
  • Johannes Weidner: Farbiges stochastisches Shadow Mapping für direktes Volumenrendern, WWU, 2017.
  • EIke Gebauer: Visuelle Kodierung von 2D-Skalarfeldensembles, WWU, 2017.
  • Steffen Johannes Flagge:  Graduelle Immersion - Die Vorteile eines Einstiegs in eine virtuelle Umgebung, als kontinuierlicher Prozess, , WWU, 2017.
  • Bharadwaj Rabindranath Bharath: On The 3-Dimensional Rendering of Contour Trees, Jacobs University, 2016.
  • Sara Todorovikj: Time-coherent Image-space Point Cloud Rendering, Jacobs University, 2016.
  • Mina Khairy Nesseim Khalil Salib: Fracture of 3D Elastic-Plastic Deformable Objects, Jacobs University, 2016.
  • Tinashe Matate: Time-coherent image-space point cloud rendering, Jacobs University, 2015.
  • Muhammad Hassaan Farooq: Visual Analysis of MR Spectroscopy Data, Jacobs University, 2015.
  • Desislava Decheva: Distance Encoding and Visual Clutter Reduction in the Interactive Visualization of Large Multidimensional Data Sets, Jacobs University, 2015.
  • Georgian Besleaga: Modeling physically-based deformations using Mass Spring Systems, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Georgi Gyurchev: Crack Detection in Photographs of Concrete Surfaces and Visualization in Point Clouds, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Andrei Militaru: Intrinsic Decomposition of 3D Laser Scans, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Manuela Miteva: Visualization of Stress and Strain of Bridges in Point Cloud Representation, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Andreea-Ioana Popa: Compact Point-Cloud Representation of Isosurface Spectrum for Efficient Surface Rendering, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Prabal Poudel: Uncertainty in Electromagnetic Tracking: Estimation, Visualization and Correction, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Teodor Rupi: Animation of fracture on physically-based deformation of elastoplastic materials using Finite Element Method, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Muhammad Omer Saeed: Efficient Collision Detection in a Scene with Static and Dynamic Objects (and its Application to Chewing Simulation), Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Sudhashree Sayenju: Visualization of similarity of hierarchically organized objects, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Valeriu Schneider: Multi-touch user interaction in navigation through point-based renderings, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Samit Vaidya: Topological landscapes for time-varying volume data, Jacobs University, 2014.
  • Titiruck Nuntapramote: Re-lighting of scanned 3D scenes, Jacobs University, 2013.
  • Jan-Wilken Dörrie: Map-based Visualization of Categorizations of Mathamatical Articles, Jacobs University, 2013.
  • Victor Savu: Compact Representation of Isosurface Spectrum for Efficient Rendering, Jacobs University, 2012.
  • Nurazem Kaldybaev: CAD Methods for Shoe Last Modeling, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Aygul Shugaeva: 3D Layout Algorithms in OpenCobalt, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Adriatik Bedjeti: Interactive Visual Exploration of Photo Collections with Coordinated Views, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Richelle Fosu: Multiresolution Approach to Large City Models, Jacobs University, 2011.
  • Dimo Stoyanov: Visualizing Network Data: Visual Encoding and Interaction, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Keshab Neupane: Visualizing Network Data: Visual Data Analysis, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Sebastian Trofin: Interactive Visual Exploration of Photo Collections, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Andra Pascale: Tree Growth Modeling: Obstacles, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Kirila Adamova: Tree Growth Modeling: Sketch-based CAD, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Cristina Stancu-Mara: Gesture-based Interactions in Virtual Environments: Depth Information, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Bojan Kocev: Gesture-based Interactions in Virtual Environments: Gestures and Functionality, Jacobs University, 2010.
  • Maja Grintal: Topology-based Isosurface Representation, Jacobs University, 2009.
  • Alen Stojanov: Gesture-based Human-computer Interaction, Jacobs University, 2009.
  • Gordon Ristovski: Detail-preserving Animation, Jacobs University, 2009.
  • Petar Dobrev: Modeling of Large Cities - Visualization, Jacobs University, 2008.
  • Nikolay Kazmin: Modeling of Large Cities - Software Engineering, Jacobs University, 2008.
  • Rouslan Dimitrov: Solid Environment Reconstruction from a Depth Map on the GPU, Jacobs University, 2007.
  • Karsten Müller: Fotorealistische Methoden für Punktwolken, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald, 2005.
  • Matthias Braun: Hierarchische Geländedarstellung durch Punktwolken, Universität Karlsruhe (Prof. Hartmut Prautzsch), 2001.
  • Tobias Kunzelmann: Interaktives Modellieren mit Punktwolken, Universität Karlsruhe (Prof. Hartmut Prautzsch),  1999.