Lewis Charles
Hill II
220 Raphael Ave. #17 Ames, IA 50014 515-451-6481
lewhill2@gmail.com www.elChill.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking
employment as a software developer. Possesses special skills in software
engineering, human computer interaction, immersive computer graphics systems,
and music technology.
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Computer
Interaction, Research Excellence Award, Dec. 2006
Dissertation:
Synesthetic Music Experience Communicator
Iowa State University, Ames IA; Cumulative GPA:
3.75 / 4.0
Master of Science in Computer Engineering,
Research Excellence Award, Dec. 2000
Thesis: Usability of 2D Palmtop Interaction
Device in Immersive Virtual Environments
Iowa State University, Ames, IA; Cumulative GPA:
3.84 / 4.0
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
with Distinction,
May 1998
Iowa State University, Ames, IA; Cumulative GPA:
3.87 / 4.0
RELEVANT SKILLS
Programming Languages: C++ (8 yrs.),
Java/Swing (2.5 yrs.), HTML
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS
X,
Software/APIs: OpenGL, OpenAL, MIDI,
VRJuggler, XCode, IntelliJ, JBuilder, OptimizeIt, ClearCase.
Concepts/Courses: Software Engineering,
Computer Graphics, Interface Design and Evaluation, Interaction Methods for
Emerging Technologies, Virtual Reality, Complex Adaptive Systems, Computer Game
Design and Development, Computer Systems Security, Human Factors, Cognitive
Science of HCI, Ethics of HCI, Music Theory and Composition, Statistical
Methods, Synesthesia, and more.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Virtual Reality
Applications Center, Iowa State University, Ames, IA (1996-2000, 2003-2006). Researched and
developed several interdisciplinary immersive virtual environments including:
Virtual Architecture Design Tool, Shell Immersive Oil Exploration, Java-based
Palmtop Interaction Device, Conceptual Design of Feature-Based Adaptive
Interfaces, and Synesthetic Musical Experience Communicator. Doctoral Research
Fellow. Publications. Presentations.
Software Engineer II, Structural
Bioinformatics Inc. (Cengent Therapeutics), San Diego, CA (July 2001-May 2003). Developed and
redesigned bioinformatics visualization and data mining applications. Extended
3D protein display functionality. Implemented Java/Swing user interfaces and
Java2D data analysis displays. Implemented protein bonding and analysis code.
Administered ClearCase version control software. Poster.
Software Engineer, Greystone Digital
Technologies, San Diego, CA (January 2001-June 2001). Explored mobile device
and ubiquitous application concepts for the Virtual Information Space business
unit.
Software Engineer (co-op), Rockwell Collins,
Cedar Rapids, IA (Spring and Fall 1996). Developed global positioning system and flight
management systems software.
Software Engineer (intern), McDonnell
Douglas, St. Louis, MO (Summer 1995). Distributed structural analysis software
performance across multiple UNIX hosts using MPI (Message Passing Interface).
PUBLICATIONS
Cerney, M., Mila, B., and Hill, L. ÒComparison
of Mobile Text Entry MethodsÓ, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th Annual
Meeting, New Orleans, LA., 2004.
Moezzi, S., Tudor, S., Hill, L., Fisher, C.,
Shenderovich, M., and Ramnarayan, K., ÒVariome: A Visual Programming
Environment for Bioinformatics Data MiningÓ, 16th Symposium of the Protein
Society, San Diego, CA. 2002. Poster.
Hill II, L., and Cruz-Neira, C. ÒPalmtop
Interaction Methods for Immersive Projection Technology SystemsÓ, Fourth
International Immersive Projection Technology Workshop, IPT-2000, Iowa State
University, Ames, IA. 2000. Presentation.
Chan, C. S., Hill II, L., and Cruz-Neira, C. ÒIs
It Possible to Design in Full Scale? A CAD Tool in a Synthetic EnvironmentÓ,
Proceedings of CAADRIA-99, Shanghai Scientific and Technological Literature
Publishing House, Shanghai, China. 1999. Presentation.
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Dissertation
Research Interview, WHO TV, Channel 13 Des Moines, May 2006.
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Assisted
Living 2, Virtual Reality Augmented Dance Performance, April 2005.
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VR
Demonstrations: SupercomputingÔ99, IPTÕ98,Õ00,Õ04. ISU HCI Forum Ô04, Ô05, Ô06.
AWARDS AND HONORS
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Iowa
African American Hall of Fame, The Future is Now Award (2006)
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Iowa
Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate Doctorial Fellowship
(2003-2006)
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Iowa
State University Research Excellence Award (2000, 2006)
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George
Washington Carver Undergraduate Scholar
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Golden
Key, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Honor Societies
REFERENCES
Professor James Oliver
Director, Virtual Reality Applications Center
Department Chairman, Human Computer Interaction
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
oliver@iastate.edu
515 294-3092
Professor Loren Zachary
Asst. Dean for Undergraduate Programs
College of Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
zach@iastate.edu
515 294-6326