Christian Jacob
Positions
Professor
Contact information
Web presence
Phone number
Office: +1 (403) 220-7682
Location
Office: ICT750
Background
Educational Background
B.S. Computer Science, Erlangen University, 1988
Doctor of Engineering Science Engineering, Erlangen University, 1995
Research
Areas of Research
- Algorithms gleaned from nature, biocomputing, bioinformatics
- Evolutionary algorithms: genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolution strategies
- Parallel rewrite systems and their evolution: Lindenmayer systems, cellular automata
- Modelling, simulation, and visualization of biological systems
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 565 | Emergent Computing | Winter |
| CPSC 575 | iProgramming for Creative Minds | Fall |
| DATA 601 | Working with Data and Visualization | Fall |
Projects
We create imaginative stories to immerse you in virtual worlds inside the human body.
Imagine being in a microscopic vessel traversing our body’s systems, organs, and cells. You can watch molecules creating the intricate machineries of life.
We build interactive explorations, self-directed adventures, and engage you in intriguing facts about how our body works, how it keeps itself alive, and how it maintains an intricate balance at so many levels of complexity.
Come join us on our voyages!
Awards
- ASTech, Alberta Science and Technology. 2015
Publications
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