Chee Yap

Chee Yap is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New York University. His research interests include computational geometry, computer algebra, visualization, algorithmic robotics, complexity theory, and numerical robustness issues. Yap holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Yale University, USA, awarded in 1979. He is affiliated with the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University. His work focuses on exact computation and numerical robustness. Yap's research has contributed to various fields within computer science, including algorithmic robotics and visualization. His professional webpage provides further details on his research and academic activities.

Chee Yap is a prominent figure in theoretical computer science, with a focus on algorithms, numerical algebraic computation, exact computation, and computational geometry. His research explores the intersection of algorithmic theory and geometric computation, emphasizing the development of robust and efficient algorithms for complex problems. Yap's work includes advancements in motion planning, computational geometry, and geometric consistency, with a particular emphasis on exact and reliable computation. His contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects, including the design of algorithms for Voronoi diagrams, Klee's measure problem, and multifingered grasping. His research has significantly influenced the fields of algorithmic algebra and geometric computation.