Nuclear Engineering Center Team Member Defends Master’s Dissertation

We are proud to announce that our team member, Aleksander Alikhanov, successfully defended his master’s dissertation, “Methods for Processing 3D Geometric Descriptions for Visualization Applications,” under the supervision of Besik Kekelia at the Georgian Technical University, Faculty of Informatics and Management Systems.

3D modeling technologies play a crucial role in modern visualization, enhancing geometric representation and realism. The process consists of three main stages: creating geometric objects, applying materials and textures, and fine-tuning lighting for optimal visualization.

These technologies are widely used in VR, AR, and web-based applications, but challenges such as technical limitations, model optimization, and platform compatibility must be addressed—especially for large-scale web accessibility.

Aleksander’s research focuses on simplifying 3D models for web applications, particularly for CERN. It explores 3D modeling techniques, visualization engines, and model simplification methods. Through a three-stage process—removing unnecessary objects, converting CAD files, and reducing polygon count—the study achieved a 94% reduction in objects and a 98% reduction in polygons, while maintaining visual quality. These findings significantly improve the efficiency of integrating 3D models into web applications.

Congratulations to Aleksander on this outstanding achievement!