Example-based Rendering of Textural Phenomena

In loving memory of my father, Dr. Suresh Kumar Kwatra, who has been my greatest inspiration in life ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I am indebted to my advisor, Aaron Bobick, and co-advisor, Irfan Essa, for their exceptional support and guidance. They gave me the freedom to explore research ideas at will, but were always there to educate and guide me. I would also like to thank the rest of my committee members including excellent insights and advice. I am grateful to my friends and colleagues for making the last six years at Georgia Tech immensely enjoyable. I would especially like to thank members of the Computational Perception Lab, the Geometry Group, and the Wall Lab. I sincerely cherish my engaging discussions with the ever helpful Gabriel Brostow, and collaboration with the insightful Arno for their help and support.