Reinhard R. Beichel

Joined the College of Engineering: 2007

Education: Ph.D., Telematics (Computer Science), Graz University of Technology, 2005
M.S., Telematics (Computer Science), Graz University of Technology, 1999

Special Fields of Knowledge: Medical image analysis; model-based segmentation methods (e.g., active appearance models); robust segmentation algorithms (e.g., "Robust Active Appearance Models"; see Figs. 1 and 2); time efficient interactive segmentation refinement methods; virtual surgical planning systems based on Virtual Reality (e.g., virtual liver resection planning; see Fig. 3); and computer aided surgery/interventions

Present Research Interests: Virtual surgical planning systems; computer aided surgical interventions; model-based segmentation methods; time efficient interactive segmentation methods

Selected Recent Publications: 

• R. Beichel, H. Bischof, F. Leberl, and M. Sonka. Robust active appearance models and their application to medical image analysis. IEEE Trans. Med. Imag., 24(9):1151-1169, 2005.
• G. Werkgartner, M. Lemmerer, H. Hauser, E. Sorantin, R. Beichel, B. Reitinger, A. Bornik, F. Leberl, and H. J. Mishinger. Augmented-reality-based liver-surgical planning system. European Surgery, 36(5):270-274, 2004.
• A. M. Herneth, M. O. Philipp, J. Naude, M. Funovics, R. R. Beichel, R. Bammer, and H. Imhof. Vertebral metastases: Assessment with apparent diffusion coeffient. Radiology, 225(3):889-894, 2002.
• A. M. Herneth, J. Naude, M. Philipp, R. Beichel, S. Trattnig, and H. Imhof. Wertigkeit der diffusionsgewichteten MRT in der Beurteilung von Knochenmarkveranderungen bei Wirbelkorpermetstasen. Der Radiologe, 40(8):731-736, 2000.

Active Scientific and Professional Society Memberships: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Society, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society