Faculty of Informatics / Mathematics

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Wolfgang Oertel

Professorship Computer Graphics

Working Areas:

  • Computer graphics
  • Computer Vision / image understanding
  • Scientific-technological visualization
  • CAD / graphics-oriented IT systems
  • Virtual intelligent environments
  • Spatiotemporal modelling
  • Graphical data processing
  • Virtual reality
  • Artificial Intelligence

Curriculum Vitae:

  • 1959: Born in Zeulenroda, raised in Stelzendorf
  • 1965-1973: Education, POS Zadelsdorf, Merkendorf, Zeulenroda, Auma
  • 1973-1977: Education, Abitur, EOS Zeulenroda
  • 1977-1979: National service, Erfurt
  • 1979-1984: Study of computer science, TU Dresden
  • 1982: Exchange traineeship, MEI Moskau
  • 1982: Engineer traineeship, Computing centre KMU Leipzig
  • 1984: Graduate engineer in computer science, TU Dresden
  • 1984-1987: Research study of databases/knowledge processing, TU Dresden
  • 1988: Dissertation in information systems, TU Dresden
  • 1987-1992: Scientific assistant, TU Dresden
  • 1990: Visiting researcher, GMD Sankt Augustin
  • 1992-1998: Scientific employee, TU Dresden
  • 1995: Award for integrated data processing, Integrata AG Tübingen
  • 1998: Postdoctoral lecture qualification in informatics, TU Dresden
  • 1998-1999: Visiting professor for artificial intelligence and databases, TUBA Freiberg
  • 1999-2004: Group manager for driver assistance and operating control, FhG/IVI Dresden
  • 2004-2005: Visiting professor for virtual reality and multimedia, TUBA Freiberg
  • 2005: Professor for computer graphics, HTW Dresden
  • 2007-2011: Coordination of international university partnerships, HTW Dresden
  • 2009-2012: Dean of studies, faculty of informatics/mathematics, HTW Dresden
  • 2012-2015: Dean, faculty of informatics/mathematics, HTW Dresden

If I can’t picture it, I can’t understand it.

Albert Einstein

Winter semester 2024/25

  • Compulsory module in the study programme I41 - Informatics
    in the 3. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory module in the study programme I41 - Informatics
    in the 3. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I42 - Business Informatics
    in the 5. semester
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I42 - Business Informatics
    in the 7. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Wirtschaftsinformatik"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Medieninformatik"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Data Science"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Data Science"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Medieninformatik"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Wirtschaftsinformatik"
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme L39 - Chemical Engineering
    in the 2. semester
Module in Modulux

Summer semester 2025

  • Compulsory module in the study programme I41 - Informatics
    in the 4. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I41 - Informatics
    in the 4. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I41 - Informatics
    in the 4. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I43 - Media Informatics
    in the 4. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme W72 - Business Administration and Engineering
    in the 4. semester
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I43 - Media Informatics
    in the 4. semester
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Data Science"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I46 - Applied Informatics
    in the 2. semester in the field of study "Medieninformatik"
Module in Modulux
  • Compulsory module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien"
  • Compulsory module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Medieninformatik"
  • Compulsory elective module in the study programme I47 - Applied Informatics
    in the 3. semester in the field of study "Data Science"
Module in Modulux

Research

Software
MS Windows, MS Visual Studio, C/C++, CLisp/ECL/JSCL, Clips, Prolog, JavaScript; OpenGL, OpenSG, OpenCV, VTK, VRML/X3D/X3DOM; AutoCAD with extensions, Autodesk Inventor, 3dsMax

Hardware
PC, Laptop, Graphics card; 2D scanner, 3D digitizer, Spaceball, Graphics tablet, Mono camera, Stereo camera, 3D camera, Thermal imaging camera, Mono microscope, Stereo microscope, Reflector telescope, Endoscope, Spectroscope, Tachymeter, Distometer, Colorimeter, Filter, Environment measuring device; Mono display, Stereo display, Printer, 3D Printer, Projector, Shutter glasses, Head-mounted display; Diode laser, Cold light source, LED lighting, Halogen lighting; Stand, Translation platform, Rotation platform, Conveyor belt, Articulated robot

  • DIAMANT
    Dialog-oriented Informationsystem for Fairs and Exhibitions Using Terminals, TU Dresden, 1982
  • GEAR
    Automatic construction of multi-stage gear systems, TU Dresden, 1987
  • TRAFFIC
    Information, simulation, and dispatching in local public transport, TU Dresden, 1989
  • ETA/L
    System of tool components for knowledge representation on the basis of Lisp, TU Dresden, 1990
  • FOREST
    Interactive diagnosis and therapy of forest damages, TU Dresden, 1991
  • FABEL
    Integration of model- and case-based development approaches for knowledge-based systems, TU Dresden, 1992
  • DOM
    Automatic analysis and synthesis of technical building installations, TU Dresden, 1995
  • FAENSY
    Generic development environment for knowledge-based application systems, TU Dresden, 1996
  • MEDIUS
    Automation of anamnesis, findings, diagnosis, and therapy of pain diseases, TU Dresden, 1998
  • KOMPAS
    Automatic platform supervision and obstacle detection in rail traffic, FhG / IVI Dresden, 2002
  • VIDUK
    Video-based driving for rail vehicles, FhG / IVI Dresden, 2002
  • SAFELANE
    Video-based lane-keeping support for road vehicles, FhG / IVI Dresden, 2004
  • CAMPUS3D
    Virtual three-dimensional campus model, TUBA Freiberg, 2005
  • FACTORY3D
    Virtual three-dimensional simulation model of a manufacturing plant, HTW Dresden, 2006
  • V3CIM
    Virtual three-dimensional campus infrastructure model, HTW Dresden, 2009
  • USIFAMI
    Intensive Programme User Interfaces for Ambient Intelligence, HTW Dresden, 2009
  • NEPCID
    Sustainable digital acquisition of primary campus infrastructure data, HTW Dresden, 2011
  • ASARBWG
    Automated synthesis and analysis of ressource-technological image data in scientific-technological large equipment, HTW Dresden, 2017
  • SEVVBWG
    Systems for accqusition, processing, and visualization of image data in scientific-technological large equipment, HTW Dresden, 2020
  • Saxony5CCLKI
    Co-Creation Laboratory Artificial Intelligence, HTW Dresden, 2021
  • GWMSV
    Grafische und wissensbasierte Modellierung und Simulation von realen Verkehrsszenen, HTW Dresden, 2021
  • SEVVBWG2
    Systems for accqusition, processing, and visualization of image data in scientific-technological large equipment, HTW Dresden, 2023
  • Oertel, W.: Zur Nutzung einer Attributgrammatik für die semantische Analyse von SQL. Technische Universität Dresden, Sektion Informationsverarbeitung, 1984, Diplomarbeit
  • Oertel, W.: Ein Konzept zur Darstellung technischer Objekte in Wissensbasen. In: iir, Informatik, Informationen, Reporte 2(1986)2. Institut für Informatik und Rechentechnik der Akademie der Wissenschaften der DDR,  Berlin
  • Oertel, W.: Philosophische Probleme und soziale Auswirkungen der künstlichen Intelligenz. Technische Universität Dresden, Sektion Informationsverarbeitung, Forschungsbericht, 1987
  • Oertel, W.: Eine funktionale Methode der Wissensrepräsentation. Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Elektrotechnik-Elektronik, 1988, Dissertation
  • Oertel, W.: Eine funktionale Methode der Wissensrepräsentation.In: Tagungsband INFO 88. Gesellschaft für Informatik der DDR Berlin, 1988
  • Oertel, W.: Ein System von Werkzeugkomponenten zur Wissensverarbeitung. In: 2. Dresdner Informatiktage, Ausgewählte Beiträge. Technische Universität Dresden, Fakultät Informatik, 1991
  • Oertel, W.: Entwicklung von Wissensbankbetriebssystemen. In: Christaller, T. (Hrsg.): GWAI-91, 15. Fachtagung für Künstliche Intelligenz (Informatik-Fachberichte 285). Springer-Verlag Berlin, 1991
  • Oertel, W.: FAENSY: Fabel Development System. FABEL Report Nr. 27, GMD Sankt Augustin, 1994
  • Bakhtari, S.; Oertel, W.: DOM-ArC: An Active Decision Support System for Quality Assessment of Cases. In: Veloso, M.; Aamodt, A. (Eds.): Case-Based Reasoning Research and Development, Proceedings of the First International Conference, ICCBR-95, Sesimbra, Portugal. Springer Verlag Berlin, 1995
  • Bakhtari, S.; Bartsch-Spörl, B.; Oertel, W.: DOM-ARCADE: Assistance Services for Construction, Evaluation, and Adaptation of Design Layouts. In: Gero, J. S.; Sudweeks, F. (Eds.): Artificial Intelligence in Design '96. Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference, Stanford, California. USA, Kluwer Academic Publishers Dordrecht, 1996
  • Oertel, W.: Knowledge Organization Using the Development System FAENSY. In: Görz, G.; Hölldobler, S. (Eds.): KI-96: Advances in Artificial Intelligence. Springer-Verlag Berlin, 1996
  • Oertel, W.: Systementwicklung auf der Basis einer dynamischen Wissensorganisation. Technische Universität, Fakultät Informatik, 1998, Habilitation
  • Oertel, W.; Petersohn, U.: A Case-Based Support System for Treatment of Pain Diseases. In: Gierl, L.; Lenz, M. (Eds.): GWCBR'98: Sixth German Workshop on Case-Based Reasoning. IMIB Series 7, Universität Rostock, 1998
  • Oertel, W.; Petersohn, U.: Managing Episodes, Cases, Concepts, and Rules - an Integration Approach for Medical Problem Solving. In: Aha, D; Daniels, J. (Eds.): Case-Based Reasoning Integrations. Papers from the 1998 Workshop, Madison, Wisconsin, USA, Technical Report WS-98-15, AAAI Press, Menlo Park, 1998
  • Oertel, W.: Systementwicklung auf der Basis einer dynamischen Wissensorganisation. Dresden University Press, München, 1999, pdf
  • Oertel, W.; Dimter, T.; Szoska, D.: A Video-Based Approach for Stationary Platform Supervision. In: The IEEE 5th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems. IEEE, ITSC, Singapore, 2002
  • Ahmed, F.; Dimter, T.; Möhler, N.; Oertel, W.; Rüder, M.; Schneider, U.: Video-Based Approaches for Onboard Obstacle Detection on Railroads. In: Proceedings of the 11. International Symposium on Railways on the Edge of the 3rd Millennium, ZEL 2004, EDIS, Zilina, Slovakia, 2004
  • Oertel, W.; Möhler, N.: Spurführungsassistenz für Straßenfahrzeuge. In: Bauer, N. (Hrsg.): Leitfaden zur Sicherheits- und Verkehrstechnik mit Bildverarbeitung. Fraunhofer-Allianz Vision, Erlangen, 2004
  • Oertel, W.: Multilayer Spatiotemporal User Interface of a Campus Model. In: Institut für Multimediatechnik (Hrsg.): 2. Kongress Multimediatechnik Wismar 2007. Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, Boizenburg, 2007
  • Oertel, W.; Görner, M.: 3D Modelling of Manufacturing Workshops Using VRML. In: Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (Hrsg.): 10. Anwendungsbezogener Workshop zur Erfassung, Modellierung, Verarbeitung und Auswertung von 3D-Daten (3D-NordOst 2007). GfaI, Berlin, 2007
  • Kantardshieffa, H.; Oertel, W.: Software Concept of a Three-Dimensional Campus InfrastructureModel. In: Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (Hrsg.): 12. Anwendungsbezogener Workshop zur Erfassung, Modellierung, Verarbeitung und Auswertung von 3D-Daten (3D-NordOst 2009). GfaI, Berlin, 2009
  • Oertel, W.; Kantardshieffa, H.; Schneider, M.: Knowledge-Based Support for the Analysis and Synthesis of Virtual3D Campus Infrastructure Models. In: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence 3IA2011. 3IA Press, Athens, 2011
  • Oertel, W.; Kaever, P.; König, S.; Pour, R.; Renno, A. D.; Rugel, G.; Ziegenrücker, R.; Zierer, R.: Software Concept for Automated Synthesis and Analysis of Resource-Technological Image Data in Scientific Large-Scale Infrastructures. In: Gesellschaft zur Förderung angewandter Informatik (Hrsg.): 20. Anwendungsbezogener Workshop zur Erfassung, Modellierung, Verarbeitung und Auswertung von 3D-Daten (3D-NordOst 2017). GfaI, Berlin, 2017
  • Kaever, P.; Oertel, W.; Renno, A.D.; Seidel, P.; Meyer, M.; Koenig, S.; Reuter, M.: A Versatile Sensor Data Processing Framework for Resource Technology. Qucosa, HTW, Dresden, 2021
  • Kunz, N.; Pahl, B.; Teichert, A; Oertel, W.; Schmidsberger, F.; Manthey, R.; Kühn, A.; Vodel, M.; Roschke, C.; Ritter, M.: Entwicklung und Evaluation einer virtuellen Verkehrssimulation in Kombination mit einem Expertensystem. In: Scientific Computing Konferenz. FH Johanneum Graz, 2023
  • Oertel, W.: Heterogeneous Visualization of Complex Traffic Data and Knowledge. Qucosa, HTW, Dresden, 2024
  • Oertel, W.: Knowledge-Based Analysis and Synthesis of Complex Graphic Objects. Qucosa, HTW, Dresden, 2024
  • Oertel, W.: Education and Research at Faculty of Information Technology / Mathematics of HTW Dresden. CTU Prag, 05.10.2010
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligent 3D Campus Infrastructure Data.  LNDW 2011, HTW Dresden, 01.07.2011
  • Oertel, W.: Saxony5 Co-Creation Lab Künstliche Intelligenz (CCL-KI). DRESDEN-concept: Digitale Auftaktveranstaltung des Scientific Area Network (SAN) „Dimensionen Künstlicher Intelligenz“, 16.07.2021
  • Oertel, W.: Mit KI wird die Welt, widde widde wie sie ihr gefällt. Evangelische Studierendengemeinde Dresden, 27.06.2023
  • Oertel, W.: Künstliche Intelligenz und Virtuelle Realität - ein konzeptioneller Rück-, Über- und Ausblick. LNDW 2024, HTW Dresden, 14.06.2024
  • Oertel, W.: Interaktiver autostereoskopischer 3D Rundgang durch den Campus der HTW Dresden. LNDW 2011, HTW Dresden, 01.07.2011
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligente Bildverarbeitung, Grafikmodellierung und Visualisierung. LNDW 2018, HTW Dresden, 15.06.2018
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligente Bildverarbeitung, Grafikmodellierung und Visualisierung. LNDW 2019, HTW Dresden, 14.06.2019
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligente Bildverarbeitung, Grafikmodellierung und Visualisierung. LNDW 2021, HTW Dresden, 09.07.2021
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligente grafische Datenverarbeitung. LNDW 2022, HTW Dresden, 08.07.2022
  • Oertel, W.: Intelligente grafische Datenverarbeitung. LNDW 2023, HTW Dresden, 30.06.2023