Germán Arroyo

Assistant Professor
Universidad de Granada (Spain)

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👋 Hi there!

My name is Germán Arroyo and I’m a computer science researcher with over 20 years of experience in computer graphics.

My primary focus has been on Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) techniques. NPR is a field that explores alternative visual styles beyond photorealism, aiming to better align with human perception. Its applications are diverse, from artistic creation tools to specialized display systems that enhance visualization in challenging scenarios (e.g., visualizing airflow patterns or internal structures). With the rise of Generative Diffusion AI Models like Midjourney and Stable Diffusion, I’m increasingly exploring the potential of transformers and deep learning in this domain.

Throughout my career, I’ve maintained a strong interest in applying computer graphics techniques (including NPR) to Cultural Heritage preservation. This field strives to conserve historical and archaeological artifacts for future generations. By combining computer graphics with cultural heritage research, we can digitally record artworks in detail, capturing their unique properties. This technology also facilitates the recreation of artifacts, both physically and virtually, and even enables the reconstruction of lost elements degraded by time.

Current Areas of Interests:

Computer Graphics, Cultural Heritage, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, GPU optimization.

🎓 Education

University of Granada, Granada, Spain

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science (May 2006)
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science (September 2002)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (September 2000)

📄 Selected Publications

  • de Miras, J. R., Gacto, M. J., Blanc, M. R., Arroyo, G., López, L., Torres, J. C., & Martín, D. (2024). Machine learning regression algorithms for generating chemical element maps from X-ray fluorescence data of paintings. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems, Volume 248, 15 May 2024, 105116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemolab.2024.105116

  • Martín, D., Arroyo, G., de Miras, J. R., López, L., Blanc, M. R., Sarrazin, P., & Torres, J. C. (2023). Evaluation of interpolation methods for generating maps in cultural heritage chemical applications. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 62, 293-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2023.06.004

  • López, L., Torres, J. C., Arroyo, G., Cano, P., & Martín, D. (2020). An efficient GPU approach for designing 3D cultural heritage information systems. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 41, 142-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.culher.2019.05.003

  • Martín, D., Arroyo, G., del Sol, V., Romo, C., & Isenberg, T. (2019). Analysis of drawing characteristics for reproducing traditional hand-made stippling. Computers & Graphics, 80, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cag.2019.02.001

  • Martín, D., Arroyo, G., Rodríguez, A., & Isenberg, T. (2017). A survey of digital stippling. Computers & Graphics, 67, 24-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cag.2017.05.001

🔎 Selected Research Projects

Digitalización multisensorial, modelado 3d y simulación del escenario actual y futuro de entornos naturales. (Natureye)

  • ID: PID2022-137938OA-I00
  • Funding entity: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades
  • Duration: From September 1st, 2023 to August 31st, 2026 (35 months)
  • Funding: -
  • Main Researchers: Juan Manuel Jurado Rodríguez
  • Number of researchers: 3 **

Maplab: un sistema de información para el estudio y análisis de material artístico y geológico basado en fluorescencia y difracción por

  • ID: PID2020-118638RB-I00
  • Funding entity: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación
  • Duration: from 1/2021 to 31/2023
  • Funding: 46.464 €
  • Main Researchers: Domingo Martín and Juan Carlos Torres
  • Number of researchers: 4

Técnicas Gráficas para la Restauración y conservación del Patrimonio Cultural

  • ID: TIN2017-85259-R
  • Funding entity: Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
  • Duration: From 1/2018 to 31/2020.
  • Funding: 47.674 €
  • Main Researchers: Domingo Martín Perandrés, Juan Carlos Torres Cantero
  • Number of researchers: 6

🤙 Contact Info

  • Office: 31
  • Department: Lenguajes y Sistemas Informáticos
  • Faculty: ETS Ingenierías Informática y de Telecomunicación
  • Address: C/Periodista Daniel Saucedo Aranda, s/n, E-18071 GRANADA (Spain)