Assistant Professor (Maître de conférences)
Computer Graphics Group - IMAGES Team
IDS Department - Telecom Paris
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
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Personal email:
Official address: Office 5.B22, Telecom Paris - Polytechnique Campus, 19 place
marguerite perey, Palaiseau, France - 91120
Phone (Office): +33 (0)1 75 31 97 02
ABOUT
I was born in Kerala, India. I am interested in practical algorithms for digital content creation
tasks with the main focus on Sketch-based interfaces. I also work on fundamental problems in digital
geometry processing, including reconstruction and meshing. Currently I am working as a tenured
Assistant Professor (Maitre de Conferences in French) at LTCI-Telecom Paris, Institut Polytechnique
de Paris since Sep 2021 (and unofficially part of VISTA and GEOMERIX teams). Previously, I worked as:
Research Associate - Computer Graphics and Visualization Group, TU Delft (2020-2021 Advisor: Elmar Eisemann)
Assistant Professor - Department of Computer Science, IIT Guwahati (2019-2020)
During my Ph.D, I also visited École Polytechnique (2018, Advisor: Marie-Paule Cani) and University of Tokyo (2016, Advisor Takeo Igarashi).
I received the SMI (Shape Modeling International) Young Investigator Award 2024 (Interview here).
I lead ANR SketchMAD project on novel algorithms for Sketch-based Modeling (2024-2028)
At IP Paris, I hold the following administrative responsibilities:
Head of Interaction, Graphics & Design
International Mobility Chair of IGR filière at Telecom Paris
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Editorial: Associate Editor for Elsevier Computers & Graphics (Since June 2025)
Thank you for reaching out! Due to a high volume of daily academic and administrative correspondence, emails occasionally get buried or lost (I'm really sorry about it).
I aim to reply to every genuine email I receive. If you do not hear back from me within a few days, please **do not hesitate** to send a friendly reminder. I appreciate the nudge and will not find it annoying!
- Amal Dev Parakkat
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Joining the Computer Graphics Group
Thank you for your interest in our research! We are always looking for motivated talents. Here are the primary ways you can join the team:
Research Projects (Telecom / IP Paris Students):
The easiest path is to drop by my office or email me - we have plenty of options available. On-site only: I am unable to supervise remote students.
Internships:
The best approach is to start with a project and transition to an internship, as I heavily prefer hiring students I already know. Any externally available internship positions are usually posted on my LinkedIn. For short, unpaid 2-month internships, feel free to email your CV, transcripts, and a brief note matching your skills to our research topics.
PhD Positions:
Highly competitive; I prioritize interns who have impressed me during their time here. However, if you are a student with a proven research record or have impressive grades from a top-tier institute (important if we plan to apply for funding from graduate school), feel free to email me to see if there are possibilities. For any other open positions, I usually post them directly on my LinkedIn. If you already have independent PhD funding, please email me with explicit details on how your background fits geometric modeling or graphics.
Postdocs:
If you secure external funding or want to write a joint proposal, reach out with a concrete, specific research direction in mind.
Research Visitors:
If you are a PhD student or postdoc with a strong publication record seeking a collaborative visit, drop me an email to discuss options.
However, if you are genuinely interested, feel free to drop by my office (if you belong to an IP Paris member school) or send me a tailored email. Please note that generic mass emails are usually ignored (I'm really sorry for that). To stand out, take a look at our recent publications and clearly state how your background aligns specifically with our work.
