Dr. J. P. Mellor is an expert in computer vision, human-computer interaction, and enhanced-reality visualization. Dr. Mellor has previously worked for the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab, Great Eastern Technology, and Zoesis. He also helped develop a robotic arm exhibit for the Terre Haute Children’s Museum. Dr. Mellor advises the campus Linux Users’ Group, also plays bagpipes, and is an avid amateur pilot.
Academic Degrees
- PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2000
- SM, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1995
- BS, University of the State of New York, Nuclear Technology, 1990
- BS, United States Naval Academy, Electrical Engineering, 1987
Teaching Interests
- Computer vision
- Human-computer interaction
- Graphics
Research Experiences
- Automated methods for reconstructing 3D geometry
- Computer vision techniques for human-computer interaction
- Enhanced-reality visualization
Publications & Presentations
Industrial/Consulting Experience
- Shift engineer, Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, Balston Spa, New York
- Research assistant, MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Software Engineer, Rockwell-Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa