Graduation 2009: Honorary Degree Profile - Ton Roosendaal

Computer graphics and open source pioneer, Ton Roosendaal, has been awarded an honorary degree by Leeds Met as part of our Summer Graduation celebrations.

Ton has been involved with computer graphics since the late eighties and is well known for founding the open source Blender project and pioneering new models for creating open content animation films and games.

He received his honorary doctorate in Technology at the University's Faculty of Business & Law degree ceremony.

Innovation North Associate Dean Dr. Nick Cope introduced Mr Roosendaal and gave a brief history of his achievements. He also described his next challenge: a short animated film made over eight months with eight people.

Dr Cope praised Blender, saying that it had "extensive learning resources" adding that it was a "world-class creative tool fascilitating new creative businesses."

Mr Roosendaal said as he collected his award "Thank you very much for this incredible honour."

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[typ15t]

Congratulations Ton!

Well deserved recognition for YEARS of hard work!!

[THEPOKEBIN1]

Well done Ton! Well deserved!

[PePeTset]

Ton looks like House! :)

[0ptikz]

One of the most generous hearted men I've ever had the privilege to listen to. Blender is a fantastic tool and a great example of what can be done with open source.

I hope I meet him in person one day.

[bardes18]

this is his accent, but i think its really cool (and funny some times)

[ramraider2k6]

YES! ^_^

[angussheehan]

Yes, very much deserved.

[iFubar]

well deserved

[ADEdge]

Great to see.