Dr. Andreas Raab attended the University of Magdeburg (Germany) where in 1994 he received a Diplom-Informatiker (equivalent to a M.S in Computer Science) and in 1998 a Ph.D. in Computer Science.

His main background is in Computer Graphics and Interactive Systems. During his doctoral research he developed various new techniques for analyzing geometric models (global shape estimation operators), visualizing 3D models (based on real-time non-photorealistic techniques), as well as new interaction metaphors for 3D models (e.g., using zoom techniques for inplace interaction and emphasis in 3D models). While at Disney he concentrated on implementing real-time graphics capabilities into Squeak, including support for real-time vector graphics (Flash), real-time 3D graphics, advanced 3D modeling techniques (Teddy), as well as integrating these components into the "Etoy" environment (a child-oriented scripting environment).

Besides the work done in the area of Computer Graphics, Dr. Raab also developed an extensive expertise in the area of designing and implementing object-oriented systems. Until recently, Dr. Raab was working at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories in the above areas. He is now working on Croquet with Qwaq Inc., a Croquet platform company based in Palo Alto, California.