The goal of this project is to create an Immersive Virtual Reality Cleanroom training environment for Pharmacy Technician Students, as a supplement for their inclass studies. The project was started by Dr. Steve Abel (Assistant Dean for Clinical Programs, School of Pharmacy, Purdue University) & Steven Dunlop (Managing Director, The Envision Center for Data Perceptualization, Purdue University). The environment is viewed by using the immersive Flex CAVE VR simulator located at the Envision Center, where the project is being hosted.

I was recruited onto this project approximately 16 months ago as a 3D modeler. During that time, myself and two other students have built a static model of our Pharmacy Cleanroom. It can be explored in the Flex CAVE, utilizing stereoscopic video, ambient sound, intersense 3D tracking and 3D navigation.

Currently we are working to add object and environment interaction. Over the course of the project I have enhanced my 3D modeling ability, increased my knowledge of immersive environments, and branched out to learn more programing to utilize OSG and Python for incorporating interactions.

A video featuring our Siggraph 08' version of the Cleanroom can be seen on my portfolio page or on YouTube.

Chris Mankey

Current Projects

Hello, and welcome to my website. Here you can find some of my previous work, and ongoing projects.

I am a recent graduate of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. I graduated in December with a Bachelor's in Computer Graphics Technology with a focus in Animation. My personal focus is in 3D modeling, with a particular interest in mechanical or 'hard edge' modeling. I am currently further education and also seeking employment as a 3D modeler in either a game development or movie production company.

• Virtual Reality Pharmacy Cleanroom
• NanoFactor Game
• Envision Center Model
• Transformer Model
• Character Model
• City Block Model
• Prop Models

CGT 581 - Animation