Co-Directors
Worthy Martin
Email: wnm_at_virginia.edu
434-924-3004
Worthy Martin received his Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas-Austin in 1981. He then joined the University of Virginia in 1982 as a professor of Computer Science. He is the author or co-author of 55 papers. His primary research interest is dynamic scene analysis, i.e., computer vision in the context of time-varying imagery, as well as the fundamental concepts involved in machine perception systems composed of independent processes operating in distributed computing environments and cooperating to form interpretations of image sequences.
Daniel Pitti
Email: dvp4c_at_virginia.edu
434-924-6594
Daniel Pitti specializes in research project design with a particular focus on the use of markup and database technologies. During his almost seven years at IATH, he has designed and implemented numerous markup schema and has designed several database schema in support of research projects. Pitti is also the principal technical architect of Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Encoded Archival Context (EAC). EAD has been translated into Spanish, French, Dutch, and Chinese, and is recognized and used internationally as the standard for communicating archival description. EAC is a prototype standard for the description of people, individuals, families, and corporate bodies. Though in the initial stages of development, it has been translated into Spanish and German.
Staff
Robbie Bingler
Email: rwb3y_at_virginia.edu
Senior Programmer Analyst
434-982-4556
Robbie Bingler, is a programmer in language de Jour, database and interface developer, bug wrangler, and all around integration specialist to "make things work." He is also the person on the other end of Harpo's leash.
Shayne Brandon
Email: wsb4q_at_virginia.edu
System Administrator
434-924-3407
Shayne enjoys everything but work. Hobbies include woodworking, growing fruit, building things, watching TV, and dreaming. Has the ability to befriend scoundrels and rascals in addition to kings and queens - though the opportunity to meet kings and queens hasn't materialized yet. And he loves his family.
Kim Dylla
Email: KimDylla_at_virginia.edu
System Administrator
Visualization Lab
434-243-4082
Kim Dylla is a multi-talented asset to the IATH group. She is a caricature artist, lead singer in a band and skillfull in C++, Open GL, Java, & Quick Time VR. She has a variety of experience with graphics and all forms of media. She is also the president of Kim Dylla Art and Technology.
Cindy Girard
Email: clm6u_at_virginia.edu
IT Specialist
434-982-4547
Cindy is IATH's resident XML geek, as well as being the backup sysadmin. Her children take up most of her world, so if you ask her what's new, be prepared for a list of developmental milestones, cute mannerisms, and not-so-cute tantrums. In her spare time, she's become an online gaming geek. She also plays softball (and volleyball), and she's always looking for women to play on her team - so if you play softball (or even just want to learn), give her a shout. She's willing to beg, if necessary.
Harpo
Recreation Specialist
Service Dogs of Virginia
Harpo, a native Virginian and highly trained service dog, provides the public face of IATH. His many skills include tracking tennis balls, exercising squirrels, inspecting wastebaskets, and distracting the staff during meetings. He is always cheerful, always happy to have visitors, never quarrels or offends, and has never made the server crash, which is indeed a unique achievement amongst IATH employees.
Chad Keller
Email: ckeller_at_virginia.edu
Multimedia Designer
434-243-4083
Chad is the Multimedia Designer. He specializes in three-dimensional architectural visualizations. In addition, Chad designs websites and works with GIS technology. His research involves exploring the benefits of computer-aided visualizations and interactive multimedia tools to the historic preservation field. He maintains a lively collection of funky eyeglasses and enjoys riding his two motorcycles.
Doug Ross
Email: dr3f_at_virginia.edu
Programmer Analyst
434-243-2112
Doug is IATH's codeman. He likes writing code, and particularly enjoys creating Internet accessible human-user interfaces to databases. He has a bright young daughter, Isabel, likes riding his bicycle to work, eats organic/local and drinks tea. Find out more here.
Joy Shifflette
Email: jbs9q_at_virginia.edu
Administrative Procedures Specialist
434-924-4527
Joy is the heart and soul of IATH and keeps everyone happy (she IS in charge of payroll, after all). She is the only one who really knows what's going on. She has the patience of a saint, until she's ticked off, and enjoys practical jokes and cheese fries.
Sarah Wells
Email: spw4s_at_virginia.edu
Scholarly and Technical Communications Officer
434-924-4370
Sarah has worked at IATH, on and off, since 1995. Her current job has a variety of tasks, including project management, XML mark-up, and technical writing. She also studies opera and has her black belt in karate, so that what cannot be gained from logical persuasion can be gained through hysterical sobbing or an intimidating glare.