Wilhem Barbier

Education

PhD in Computer Graphics
Université de Toulouse (2022-2026)

My research focuses on designing GPU algorithms to build and update data structures for real-time raytracing

MSc in Computer Science and Applied Math
Ensimag, Grenoble (2020-2022)

Followed the Mathematical Models, Graphics and Simulation track, with a specialization in Computer Graphics

BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics
Université de Toulouse (2017-2020)

Experience

Research intern, Adobe

March 2024-August 2024 (Paris, France)

• Designed and implemented GPU algorithms for efficient raytracing of signed distance fields
• This work was integrated within a consumer-facing product

Research intern, Unity Technologies

February 2022-August 2022 (Grenoble, France)

• Worked on extending Ptex (used in texture painting workflows) to non-quad meshes in a GPU-friendly manner

R&D intern, ZEILT productions

June 2021-September 2021 (Remote)

• Experimented with automated generation of lipsync animation from audio and text
• Contributed to pipeline automation and solved rendering issues on an active production

Part-time research intern, INRIA Grenoble

January 2020-May 2020 (Grenoble, France)

• Implemented the initial prototype for a novel real-time global illumination solver