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  • Department of Computer Graphics Technology
    Purdue University
    1419 Knoy Hall,
    Room 363
    West Lafayette, IN
    47907-2015
     
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Computer Graphics Technology Directory


Clark A Cory

Clark A Cory

Associate Professor
Campus: West Lafayette
Contact
Department: Computer Graphics Technology
Office: Knoy 325
Phone: 765.494.8730
Fax:765.494.9267

Biography:

Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Associate of Applied Science in Building Construction Management, a Bachelor of Science in Technical Graphics and a Master of Science in Education Computing from Purdue University. Clark's primary professional responsibility is undergraduate instruction in architectural and construction graphic communication and visualization. He is currently continues to develop& improve the Construction Graphics Communication specialty area within the Computer Graphics Department at Purdue.  Clark has had over 30 years experience in the AEC industry with positions ranging from general laborer to project manager of 25 residential structures per year. In addition to professional experience, teaching, research and student organizations, Clark is currently involved in industry/educational partnerships with industrial companies such as Holder Construction, Saterfield & Pontikes as well as software developers like AutoCAD & Argos Systems Inc. that develop and promote construction visualization, multimedia, computer-based training products, AEC illustration, and smart house technology. Finally, Clark is an active member in SIGGRAPH (Special Interest Group in Graphics), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and North American AutoCAD Users Group (NAAUG). Professor Cory's publications include topics on the improvement of cognitive visualization in construction using 3D models, the impact of new technology on the jobsite of construction, and smart house technology. His presentations include national and international conferences.

Research Areas

  • Building Information Modeling (BIM)
  • Construction Visualization & Illustration
  • Construction Virtual Reality
  • Smart Home Technology
  • 4D CAD- Scheduling
  • 5D CAD- Scheduling & Estimation
  • Animation for AEC
  • Sketching in AEC
  • Visual Communication Information