Computer Graphics Workshop

Computer Graphics is an exciting field that has taken the world by storm. With applications such as special effects in movies, video games and medical imaging, interest in Computer Graphics has grown, and it is now one of the most active areas of research in Computer Science.

This workshop aims to generate awareness and excitement about Computer Graphics in Pakistan. It features talks by some of the best known Computer Graphics experts in the world. It also showcases innovative work in Computer Graphics, being done by talented teams, right here in Pakistan. This workshop offers a unique opportunity for people who would like to learn more about trends and active research areas in Computer Graphics.

Intended Audience

• Students who would like to find out how to pursue their interests in Computer Graphics – in industry and academia
• Instructors who want to develop and update courses in Computer Graphics
• Researchers interested in cutting edge research in Computer Graphics

Venue
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan
How to get to LUMS

Registration
While this workshop is free for all, there are a limited number of seats. Registration is on a first come first served basis. If there is space remaining, others may attend the event, again on a first come first served basis.

Registration Deadline July 6th, 2007
To register, please email the following information to cgwshop@gmail.com:

• Name
• Affiliation/ Occupation
• Phone number
• Email Address

Program
On both days, presentations will start at 2:00pm and end at 8:30pm

Organizing Committee
Erum Arif Khan
Visiting Scholar, LUMS, Pakistan

Sohaib Ahmad Khan
Assistant Professor, LUMS, Pakistan

Shahab Munir Baqai
Associate Professor, LUMS, Pakistan

Speakers
(Speakers from abroad will give talks through video conferencing or prerecorded videos)

Holly Rushmeier
Professor, Yale University, USA
Topic: Application of Computer Graphics in Cultural Heritage

Erik Reinhard
Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK
Topic: High Dynamic Range Display Algorithms

Amy Ashurst Gooch
Assistant Professor, University of Victoria, Canada
Topic: Image Creation and Manipulation Through Preserving Perceptual Differences

Mashhuda Glencross
Research Fellow, University of Manchester, UK
Topic: The Problem of Causality in Collaborative Virtual Environments

Joseph LaViola
Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida, USA
Topic: Mathematical Sketching

James Davis
Assistant Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
Topic: Acquiring Computer Graphics Models of People

Charles Hughes
Professor, University of Central Florida, USA
Topic: Mixed Reality: Experiences that Blend the Real and the Synthetic

Asif Iqbal
CEO, Post Amazers (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan
Topic: Graphics at Post Amazers

Shehryar Hydri
COO, Trango Interactive, Pakistan
Topic: Computer Graphics in Pakistan

Erum Arif Khan
Visiting Scholar, LUMS
Topic: High Dynamic Range Imaging

For further information contact
Erum Arif Khan
Email: ekhan@cs.ucf.edu
Phone: (+92-42) 5722670-4433

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AdWords Overview

How to get the most out of your ad budget.

Date: Friday, 13th April, 2007
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: A-13 (PICIC Auditorium)
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore

With Google AdWords™, you’ll be able to reach your customers at the precise moment they’re looking for your products or services. When users search on Google, they’re demonstrating which products they’re interested in. With AdWords ads, your customers will see your ad next to relevant search results they’ve requested. In addition, your ads could also appear on relevant search and content sites within the Google Network. With Google’s precise targeting and your ability to control how much you’re willing to pay per click, the end result is a higher return on investment (ROI) for your advertising budget.

Brief Outline of the Seminar

• Introduction to Google and its Products
• Introduction to Google natural/organic search
• Introduction to Internet marketing & Google AdWords (live demo)
• How is it different from traditional banner ads?
• How does it work?
• How cost-effective is it?
• Why does it have the maximum ROI amongst all advertising channels?
• Web analytics

The Google Goodies Question
Come up with a 3-word term that has MINIMUM search results on google.com. The rules are:

All three words have to be real English words.
No search operators, special characters or numbers can be used.
The search results can be minimum 1, but they have to be greater than zero.

The person(s) with the minimum amount of search results, i.e. 1 result, will get the chance to win quite a few goodies from Google :D

Register yourself at: http://suraj.lums.edu.pk/ieee/workshops/