Clark A. Cory

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 helping develop a Construction Graphics Communication specialty area within the Computer Graphics Department at Purdue. He is also active as a member and academic advisor for 2 student organizations at Purdue- Tau Gamma Sigma (TGS) and the Alpha chapter of SIGGRAPH student organizations. Clark has had over 20 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 Boise Cascade and Argos Systems Inc. that develop and promote construction visualization, multimedia, computer-based training products, AEC illustration, and smart house technology. Clark is also involved with research of construction processes in metal construction processes and procedures as well as e-commerce development for construction companies such as Construction Venture Group of Tennessee and Panel Masters in Indiana. 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. He currently teaches courses on 3d modeling in construction, digital lighting and rendering, raster graphics, and animation.