About

My name is Erik Smistad and I’m currently taking a PhD degree in Computer Science at the Norwegian University of science and technology (NTNU) with the topic “Medical Image Segmentation For Improved Surgical Navigation”. This is my blog about topics I work on in my studies.

Me at GitHub

Tools I use

• Ubuntu Linux as my main operating system
• VIM as programming and latex editor
• Git as my revision control system
• Dropbox to backup and sync my work between my computers

Courses I have taken

Fall 2011

• TDT4200 – Parallel Computing

Spring 2011

• FY8904 – Computational Physics
• DT8117 – Grid technology and heterogeneous computing
• DT8108 – Subjects in IT

Fall 2010

• TDT24 – Parallel environments and numerical methods
• TDT17 – Advances topics in medical image analysis
• NEVR2030 – Condensed introduction to neuroscience

Spring 2010

• IT3708 – Subsymbolic AI methods
• TDT4165 – Computer Vision
• TDT4125 – Algorithm Construction, Advanced Course
• TDT4850 – Experts in Team – Medieval Nidaros in Virtual Reality

Fall 2009

• TDT4270 – Statistical Image Analysis and Learning
• TDT4290 – Customer-driven project
• TTK4160 – Medical Imaging

Spring 2009

• TDT4171 – Methods in Artificial Intelligence
• TDT4175 – Information Systems
• TDT4195 – Image Techniques
• TIØ4257 – Technology Management

Fall 2008

• MFEL1010 – Medicine for Non-Medical Students, Introduction
• TDT4136 – Logic and Reasoning Systems
• TDT4165 – Programming languages
• TDT4186 – Operating Systems

Spring 2008

• TDT4140 – Software Engineering
• TDT4145 – Data Modelling, Databases and Database Management Systems
• TDT4180 – Human-computer interaction
• TTM4100 – Communication – Services and Networks

Fall 2007

• TDT4120 – Algorithms and Data structures
• TDT4160 – Computer Fundamentals
• TMA4135 – Mathematics 4
• TMA4240 – Statistics

Spring 2007

• TDT4100 – Object-oriented Programming
• TFE4110 – Digital Design and Basic Electrical Circuits
• TMA4115 – Mathematics 3 – Linear Algebra
• TFY4125 – Basic Physics

Fall 2006

• EXPH0001 – Ex. Phil.
• TDT4110 – Information Technology
• TMA4100 – Mathematics 1 – Calculus
• TMA4140 – Discrete Mathematics