3500 Sutherland Avenue
Apt. H116
Knoxville, TN 37919
Work: (865) 974-5400
Fax: (865) 974-5404
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new@cs.utk.edu
Joshua New
Education
2004 – Current
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
 Currently working on a PhD in Computer Science with specialization in Graphics
and Visualization (expected graduation date May 2009)
 Current GPA: 3.9/4.0; see Curriculum Vitae for more information.
1997 – 2004
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
 Master of Science in Computer Systems and Software Design (May 2004)
Graduate GPA: 4.0/4.0; Outstanding MCIS Graduate Award
 Bachelors of Science Degree: Computer Science and Mathematics (May 2001)
Undergraduate GPA: 3.5/4.0
Research Experience
2004 – Current
The University of Tennessee
Graduate Research Assistant
Knoxville, TN
 Awarded a competitive research assistantship with Dr. Huang’s SeeLab four
consecutive years. Languages used are C/C++ and Matlab. Toolkits used include
SeeLab’s Viz CookBook (VCB) and Open-source Graphics Library (OpenGL).
 Development of a GPU-accelerated DT-MRI fiber bundle visualization and query
system, known as FiberRenderer, for real-time comparative analysis of multiple
datasets through collaboration with Vanderbilt radiologists. This system features
interactive, hierarchical queries of geometric and tensor-based features for
individual points of a fiber, complete fibers, or bundles of fibers, as well as,
configurable parametric-space brushing for intuitive inspection of fiber points.
2001-2004
Jacksonville State University
Graduate Research Assistant
Jacksonville, AL
 Researcher at JSU’s Knowledge Systems Laboratory three consecutive years.
Languages include C++, Java, Matlab, and Tcl/Tk. Toolkits include Visualization
ToolKit (VTK), Image Processing Libraries (IPL), computer vision library
(OpenCV), system-independent GUI-building toolkit (Qt), OpenGL, and others.
 Development of a machine vision system completed for use in gesture recognition.
This system has been applied to real-time processing of live camera feed for direct
manipulation of a 3D object via spatial and temporal hand gestures.
 Development of a medical system, known as Med-LIFE, to visualize MRI data. It
allows the neurophysiologically-based fusion of multiple image modalities into
colored images, creation of intelligent agents for segmentation of disease through
interactive training, contextual zoom, and exploration with 3D techniques.
Work Experience
Summer 2007
Research Intern
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN
Extended SeeGraph to meet the visual analytics needs of the ORNL systems
genetics group lead in performing complex analysis and trait mapping of
microarray data across the genome of recombinantly (RI) inbred mice.
Summer 2006
General Tools Intern
Vital Images, Inc.
Minnetonka, MN
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Part of the general tools team responsible for enhancing usability of Vitrea, a
workstation product used by radiologists worldwide to inspect and diagnose 3D
medical imagery. Changes made for tools including 3D angiography, vessel probe
and measurements, brain perfusion, cardiac, colonography, and lung analysis.
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Primarily tasked with disambiguating click-and-drag for tool mode versus
rotation mode. Developed several bypass modes including one-shot, tool over
rotation, temporal threshold, and click-drag-click. Several layouts were created
which load the active mode from an XML file on a per-tool basis; usability testing
of these layouts was conducted. Integrated 5-button mouse support into Qt and
Vitrea, used for switching modes and more advanced interaction.
Summer 2005
Research Intern
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN

Part of the ORNL/UTK collaboration for the Computational Sciences Initiative.
Security clearance granted for the “Large Scale Cluster-Driven Visualization of
SciDAC Datasets” project to develop a suite of new visualization tools for high
volume simulation datasets that can be used by visualization practitioners and
application scientists alike on arbitrarily-sized clusters driving any tiled display.
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Developed a 3D spring-embedded layout and graph visualization package,
known as SeeGraph, which allows interactive viewing, selection, and manipulation
of several graph-theoretic constructs. This system has been applied and showcased
for visualization of phenotype correlation of RI mice by ORNL biologists.
1997-2001
Computer Specialist
Ft. McClellan
Anniston, AL
 Primary contributor to the creation, update, and finalization of the “Automated
Installation Property System” inventory tracking software used by the Transition
Force to close the military post. This system was responsible for the successful
transfer of 11,200,000 tons of material in 215 separate shipments amounting to a
total value of approximately $104,314,000. This system was also installed and
customized for use by the Department of Justice (now Department of Homeland
Security), Wastren Inc., and the Joint Powers Authority.
 Expert knowledge and application in Microsoft Access with Visual Basic.
 Network administrator, responsible for maintaining proper operation and
communication of all computers in the personal property section.
 Software/hardware troubleshooter, responsible for operation of all computers.
Organizations
Publications et. al.
Member of IEEE and ACM for 4 years; IEEE Visualization conference student
volunteer for 2 years; IEEE VisWeek SV Chair for 1 year; JSU Math Club and MAA
(Mathematical Association of America) for 4 years; President of Math Club for 3 years;
JSU Computer Science Club and AITP (Association of Information Technology
Professionals) for 4 years; AIP (American Institute of Physicists) for 3 years
For a list of publications and other information, please see:
www.cs.utk.edu/~new