# Thomas Kirste

> researcher (ORCID 0000-0002-8956-9820)

**Wikidata**: [Q91924700](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q91924700)  
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## Summary
Thomas Kirste is a German computer scientist and researcher known for his work in computer graphics and interdisciplinary computing. He has held academic and research positions at institutions such as the University of Rostock and the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, and has supervised multiple doctoral students in the field.

## Biography
- **Born**: October 1, 1962, in Mainz, Germany
- **Nationality**: German
- **Education**: Studied computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt (1983–1988)
- **Known for**: Research in computer science, particularly in computer graphics and interdisciplinary applications
- **Employer(s)**:
  - Technical University of Darmstadt (1995–1996, 2002–2003)
  - Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD (1996–2004)
  - Faculty of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, University of Rostock (since 2004)
  - Interdisciplinary Faculty, University of Rostock (since 2007)
- **Field(s)**: Computer science, computer graphics

## Contributions
Thomas Kirste has contributed to the field of computer science through his research and academic leadership. His work at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD (1996–2004) focused on advancing computer graphics technologies. At the University of Rostock, he has supervised several doctoral students, including Martin Giersich (2009), Christiane Plociennik (2011), Kristina Yordanova Yordanova (2014), Frank Krüger, and Thomas Heider, all of whom have contributed to the field of computer science. Kirste’s research has been recognized through his membership in professional organizations such as the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI). His academic lineage includes being advised by José Luis Encarnação, a prominent Portuguese computer scientist.

## FAQs
### Q: What is Thomas Kirste known for?
A: Thomas Kirste is known for his research in computer science, particularly in computer graphics, and his academic roles at the University of Rostock and the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD.

### Q: Where did Thomas Kirste study?
A: He studied computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt from 1983 to 1988.

### Q: Who were Thomas Kirste’s notable doctoral students?
A: His notable doctoral students include Martin Giersich, Christiane Plociennik, Kristina Yordanova Yordanova, Frank Krüger, and Thomas Heider.

### Q: What organizations is Thomas Kirste affiliated with?
A: He is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI).

### Q: Where has Thomas Kirste worked?
A: He has worked at the Technical University of Darmstadt, the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, and the University of Rostock.

## Why They Matter
Thomas Kirste has played a significant role in advancing computer science research and education in Germany. His work at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD contributed to the development of computer graphics technologies, which have applications in various industries. As a professor at the University of Rostock, he has mentored the next generation of computer scientists, many of whom have gone on to make their own contributions to the field. His membership in professional organizations like the ACM and GI underscores his influence and recognition within the computer science community. Without his contributions, the field of computer graphics and interdisciplinary computing in Germany might lack some of its current depth and expertise.

## Notable For
- Supervising multiple doctoral students in computer science, including Martin Giersich, Christiane Plociennik, and Kristina Yordanova Yordanova.
- Holding academic positions at the University of Rostock and the Technical University of Darmstadt.
- Conducting research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD.
- Being a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI).

## Body
### Early Life and Education
Thomas Kirste was born on October 1, 1962, in Mainz, Germany. He studied computer science at the Technical University of Darmstadt from 1983 to 1988.

### Career
Kirste began his career at the Technical University of Darmstadt, where he worked from 1995 to 1996 and again from 2002 to 2003. He then joined the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD, where he worked from 1996 to 2004. Since 2004, he has been affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Rostock. In 2007, he also became part of the Interdisciplinary Faculty at the University of Rostock.

### Research and Supervision
Kirste has supervised several doctoral students, including:
- Martin Giersich (2009)
- Christiane Plociennik (2011)
- Kristina Yordanova Yordanova (2014)
- Frank Krüger
- Thomas Heider

His research focuses on computer graphics and interdisciplinary applications of computer science.

### Professional Affiliations
Kirste is a member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI), two prominent organizations in the field of computer science.

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## References

1. Catalogus Professorum Rostochiensium
2. Mathematics Genealogy Project
3. Virtual International Authority File