Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1975
Professor Thompson's primary research interest is
in the area of visual perception. Currently, he is exploring how an
understanding of computational vision can aid in improving the spatial
information conveyed by graphical displays. He is also active in the
exploration of techniques for analyzing visual motion, sensing for
manufacturing, and vision-based navigation. Professor Thompson joined
the University of Utah in 1991 after 16 years in the Computer Science
Department at the University of Minnesota.
