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Qualifications
C, C++, and Java programming languages.
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, PHP, and JSP Web development frameworks.
VRML and X3D modeling languages.
ExtJS and Android development APIs.
Windows and Linux operating systems.
MS Office and OpenOffice.org office suites.
MySQL and SQLite database systems; M and SQL database languages; database design.
Adobe Photoshop and Raindrop Geomagic 3D design/modeling software.
Cakewalk Sonar sound engineering software.
Education
M.S. in Computer Science, May 2010, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA. GPA: 3.88.
B.S. in Computer Science, December 2008, Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA. Dean's List: all semesters. President's List: 2006 and 2008. GPA: 3.96.
Completed 6 semesters in Syktyvkar State University, Syktyvkar, Russia, 2002-2005. Major: Physics. GPA: 3.60.
Certified graduate of Correspondence Technical School of Moscow State Engineering-Physical Institute, Moscow, Russia, 2001-2002.
Experience
Research Assistant
Neuro Pathways Project. Developing graphical Web applications to facilitate medical students' understanding of neural pathways and embryonic development concepts. 2008-2009.
VIEW Project. Implementing virtual laboratories to supplement the Introduction to Engineering Materials course. The project supplements the knowledge base and along with physical laboratory experience reinforces the concepts learned in the course. 2008-2009.
3DRTT Project. Developing and maintaining a real-time Web-based 3D graphical simulator for an advanced radiation therapy/surgery medical systems planning process. 2005-present.
Software Developer
Fidelity Information Services, GT.M Team. MUMPS database engine support and design as well as development and integration of automated test suites. 2010–present.
OnPoint Digital, Inc. Developing mobile widgets for Android operating system and Web 2.0 interface for Web Learning and Performance System. 2008–2010.
Designed and implemented univero, a tool to simplify the creation, formatting, and retrieval of scholarly and other references on the Web. 2009-present.
Created ASCII Art Generator to generate text-character-only representations of user-specified images. 2009.
Implemented an online dynamic validated university course organization system. 2009. (Details upon request.)
Built a program for reading DICOM-RT files and visualizing patient's CT-data, with an option of volume reconstruction and export to X3D. 2007. (Details upon request.)
Developed the EvE database-driven event-planning software for Europa Plus Komi Radiostation, Syktyvkar, Russia. 2005. (Details upon request.)
Web Developer
Designed and deployed Web sites for various research projects:
 
Designed and deployed homepages for me and my research coordinator Dr. Felix Hamza-Lup:
 
Implemented the Web 2.0 interface for OnPoint's e-learning suite:
Personal
Awards
Outstanding Computer Science Graduate Student, 2010.
AASU Student Research Symposium: 2nd place, 2010; 1st place, 2009; and 1st and 5th places, 2008.
AASU Writing Award, 2010.
Dixie Crystal Scholarship, 2009.
Bhatia Foundation Scholarship, 2009.
Outstanding Computer Science Student, 2009.
AASU General Scholarship, 2008.
Lancy C. Jen Scholarship, 2008, 2007, and 2006.
Savannah Regional TechFest student competition: 2nd place, South University, 2008; and 3rd place, Georgia Tech Savannah, 2007.
Publications
JOURNALS
[1]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2008) “Online External Beam Radiation Treatment Simulator,” International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Vol. 3(4), pp. 275–81 [PDF] [Online]
MAGAZINES
[2]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2009) “Towards 3D Web-Based Simulation and Training Systems for Radiation Oncology,” ADVANCE Magazine for Imaging and Oncology Administrators, Vol. 17(7), pp. 64–79 [PDF] [Online]
BOOK CHAPTERS
[3]  F. G. Hamza-Lup and I. Sopin (2009) “Web-Based 3D and Haptic Interactive Environments for e-Learning, Simulation, and Training,” in Web Information Systems and Technologies, ed. J. Cordeiro, S. Hammoudi, and J. Filipe (ISBN 978-3-642-01343-0) [PDF]
PROCEEDINGS
[4]  I. Sopin and F. G. Hamza-Lup (2010) “Extending the Web3D: Design of Conventional GUI Libraries in X3D,” 15th International Symposium on 3D Web Technology (Web3D 2010), pp. 137-146, 24–25 July, Los Angeles, California [PDF]
[5]  P. T. Goeser, W. Johnson, F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, C. Sanchez, and P. Hager (2009) “A Different View: Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 14–17 June, Austin, Texas [PDF]
[6]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2008) “Online External Beam Radiation Planning and Training,” Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS), 22nd International Congress and Exhibition, 25–28 June, Barcelona, Spain [PDF]
[7]  F. G. Hamza-Lup and I. Sopin (2008) “Haptics and Extensible 3D in Web-Based Environments for e-Learning and Simulation,” 4th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WebIST), 4–7 May, Madeira, Portugal [PDF]
[8]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2007) “Towards 3D Web-Based Simulation and Training Systems for Radiation Oncology,” Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery (CARS), 21st International Congress and Exhibition, 27–30 June, Berlin, Germany [PDF]
[9]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, D. Lipsa, and O. Zeidan (2007) “X3D in Radiation Therapy Procedure Planning,” International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies (WebIST), 3–6 March, Barcelona, Spain [PDF]
[10]  F. G. Hamza-Lup, I. Sopin, and O. Zeidan (2007) “Comprehensive 3D Visual Simulation for Radiation Therapy Planning,” Medicine Meets Virtual Reality (MMVR), 6–9 February, Long Beach, California [PDF]
PRESENTATIONS
[11]  Extending the Web3D: Design of Conventional GUI Libraries in X3D (2010), 15th International Symposium on 3D Web Technology (Web3D 2010), 25 July, Los Angeles, California [PDF]
[12]  NeuroPathways: Interactive 3D Simulation Systems to Support Neuroanatomical Education (2009), 15th Annual Student Scholarship Symposium Exhibition, Armstrong Atlantic State University (1st-place and 5th-place awards)
[13]  Online External Beam Radiation Treatment Simulator (2008), TechFest 2008, 18 April, South University (2nd-place award)
[14]  Online External Beam Radiation Treatment Simulator (2008), 14th Annual Student Scholarship Symposium Exhibition, 25 April, Armstrong Atlantic State University (1st-place award)
[15]  Web-based 3D Virtual Environments for Radiation Therapy Training (2007), TechFest 2007, 27 April, Georgia Tech Savannah (3rd-place award)
[16]  Web-based 3D Virtual Environments for Radiation Therapy Training (2007), 13th Annual Student Scholarship Symposium Exhibition, 17 April, Armstrong Atlantic State University
[17]  Advanced Training Tools for Medical Procedures (2006), 12th Annual Student Scholarship Symposium Exhibition, 4 April, Armstrong Atlantic State University
[18]  Advanced Training Tools for Medical Procedures (2006), TechFest 2006, 28 April, Savannah State University
[19]  Visual and Haptic Interfaces in Medical Applications for Simulation and Training (2006), The Anne and Sigmund Hudson Mathematics and Computer Science Luncheon Colloquium Series, 30 August, Armstrong Atlantic State University
MULTIMEDIA
[20]  Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web—VIEW (2010) [MP4] (~7 MB)
3D Mechanical Assembly Simulator - 3D Toothbrush.
[21]  Neuro Pathways (2008) [AVI] (~27 MB)
Demonstration of the current features of the Advanced Nervous System simulator.
[22]  Virtual Interactive Engineering on the Web—VIEW (2008) [AVI] (~18 MB)
Presentation of the Instron Tensile Testing Machine simulator.
[23]  3D Radiation Therapy Online Training—3DRTT (Script/HTML Menus) Novalis (2007) [AVI] (~36 MB)
Overview of 3DRTT Novalis linac simulator, with JavaScript-based feature set.
[24]  3D Radiation Therapy Online Training—3DRTT (Script/HTML Menus) Varian (2007) [AVI] (~43 MB)
Overview of 3DRTT Varian linac simulator, with JavaScript-based feature set.
[25]  3D Radiation Therapy Online Training—3DRTT (X3D Menus) Novalis (2006) [AVI] (~40 MB)
Overview of 3DRTT Novalis linac simulator, with X3D-only functionality.
[26]  3D Radiation Therapy Online Training—3DRTT (X3D Menus) Varian (2006) [AVI] (~37 MB)
Overview of 3DRTT Varian linac simulator, with X3D-only functionality.
Talks and Presentations
TechFest, GaTech Savannah, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Annual Student Scholarship Symposium, AASU, 2006–2010.
Anne and Sigmund Hudson Math and Computer Science Luncheon Colloquium, AASU, 2006.
Special Skills
Speak Russian fluently.
Talented guitarist, composer, and artist.
Competent in math and physics.
Interests
Music, arts, science, literature, religion, and sports.
References
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