Presenter

Michael De Ruyter is an R&D engineer specializing in character motion, deformation, and artificial intelligence. He focuses on combining generative AI, geometric modeling, and learning-based methods to create more expressive, controllable, and physically plausible digital characters. His work contributes to the development of advanced animation systems for real-time and offline applications, with interests spanning motion synthesis, data-driven deformation, and AI-driven character control. He aims to integrate generative models into the animation pipeline in ways that preserve artistic intent while expanding the realism and efficiency of character production.