Hey Graphics Folks, ever wonder who the “Phong” was that invented Phong shading?
Turns out his last name wasn’t Phong, that online picture of him isn't even him, and his death is connected to the U.S. military’s use of chemical weapons during the Vietnam War.
Dr. Oh, Dr. Tran, and I wrote about it here:
https://time.com/6974656/toy-story-vietnam-war/