Prof Peter Hall
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Visual Computing CDE Students: Paddy Boulton, Sameh Hussain, Alex Rotsidis, Karolina Pakenaite, Lindsey Macaulay Lowe, Steve Willey, Yassir SaquilMy research interest is computer vision, especially its application to computer graphics. I am interested in automatically processing real photographs and videos into art or into 3D animated models. I also work on automatically locating and identifying objects, whether photographed, drawn, painted, etc., and reconstructing complex dynamic phenomena from video (e.g. trees).Find out moreProfile University of Bath
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Prof Jian Jun Zhang
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Computer Animation CDE Students: Alexandros Gouvatsos, David Greer, Lewis Ball I am Professor of Computer Graphics at the National Centre for Computer Animation at Bournemouth University and lead the Computer Animation Research Centre. I have worked at various universities including Bristol University, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chongqing University, Queens University of Belfast and Brunel University. As principal investigator, I have secured £7 million in research grants for the National Centre for Computer Animation from the EPSRC, AHRC, EU FP7 and EU H2020 as well as other funding organisations. My research focuses on a number of topics relating to 3D Computer Animation, including virtual human modelling and simulation, geometric modelling, motion synthesis, deformation and physics-based animation. I am also interested in virtual reality and medical visualisation and simulation. I have over 200 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications.Find out moreProfile Bournemouth University
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Dr Valery Adzhiev
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Functionally-based Geometric Modelling and its applications in Computer Animation, Computer Art and 3D Fabrication CDE Student: Aaron DemolderI was awarded an MSc degree (with honours) in Computer Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science at Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute – National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI) which is one of top Russian universities (there are six Nobel Prize winners among its famous alumni and faculty). From 1985 to 1992, I was employed by the Flight Research Institute (Moscow Region). While there, I worked for the aviation and space industries as a senior scientist and manager of mission-critical projects with a main focus on flight-test visualisation and was engaged in creating innovative software for the “Buran” spacecraft – the Russian “Shuttle”. This work gave me valuable industrial experience in solving practical problems in a very challenging and innovative area. Just before coming to Bournemouth I worked as an Associate Professor in my alma-mater MEPhI.The main focus of my research is on functionally-based Geometric Modelling and its applications in Computer Animation, Computer Art and 3D Fabrication. I am involved in R&D on a next-generation computer animation system based on a unifying cellular-functional representation that was originated by our research team. In particular, I am working on the modelling and animation of objects with varying material distribution and heterogeneous internal structures. I have been developing the theoretical framework for hybrid modelling of time-variant heterogeneous objects. Devising a high-level language for modelling and animation of such objects based on the notion of the dynamic implicit complexes is the subject of my particular interest. I am a designer of high-level modelling languages HyperFun and HyperJazz. I am also interested in applying so-called “Empirical Modelling” principles to Computer Games with unusually high interactivity and openness for modification on the fly. In collaboration with Prof. A. Pasko, I have supervised the HyperFun project. This is an international free and open-source software development project with collaborating researchers from different countries (UK, Japan, Russia, France and the USA). The software developed for this project has found numerous applications in education, research, design, art and cultural heritage, and computer animation.Find out more |
Dr Emili Balaguer-Ballester
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Computational Neuroscience CDE Students: Ifigeneia Mavridou, Lazaros Michailidis, Michal GnacekI have been on the academic staff at Bournemouth University since 2012, where I set up a Computational Neuroscience Lab. After my PhD in time series analyses (University of Valencia), I was in an industrial secondment in Artificial Intelligence (TISSAT corp., 2002-2005); followed by a post-doc in auditory processing models (Cognition Institute, University of Plymouth, 2005-2008). From 2009-2012 I was first post-doc (2009-2010) and then project leader (2010-2012) at the Bernstein Centre for Computational Neuroscience, University of Heidelberg. Previous and active projects in our computational neuroscience lab include models of top-down auditory processing, algorithms for understanding cortical networks dynamics, trial-to-trial variability in decision making and emotional and flow states processing; among other multiple collaborations.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Russell Bradford
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Intelligent Systems CDE Student: Ralph PotterResearch interests:Computer Algebra, Parallelism and Networking; cryptography; design and implementation of object-oriented languages; simulation and emulation of networks; the mechanisation of various abstract nonsenses.Profile at University of Bath
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Prof Neill Campbell
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Visual Computing, Intelligent Systems CDE Students: Garoe Dorta Perez, Ieva Kazlauskaite, Andrew Lawrence, Maryam Naghizedah, Milto Miltiadou, Tobias BertelResearch Interest: Machine learning techniques applied in the domain of computer vision and graphics I am interested in the modelling of shape and the use of machine learning techniques applied in the domain of computer vision (processing images from the real world) and graphics (creating and manipulating new images). Shape is such a fundamental component of graphics and vision that research in this field unifies the two subjects and there is obviously a great advantage to solving problems in both areas simultaneously since they help one another. My latest ongoing research aims to learn automatically, models of both man-made and natural shapes, and produce intelligent systems that make it easier to process, create and manipulate images.Find out moreProfile at University of Bath
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Prof Jian Chang
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Computer simulation and animation CDE Students: Tom Matko, Ben Snow, Eshani Fernando, Neerav Nagda, Xiaoxiao LiuMy research is concerned with various aspects of computer simulation and animation, where the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), the No. 1 educational and research base for computer animation, hosted the related research. My research has focused on a number of topics relating to deformation and physically-based animation, geometric modelling, virtual surgery, character rigging and skinning (key techniques to animate a virtual agent) to address industry needs and create impacts. For instance, one of my main achievements of a mesh-free computation technique has contributed to effective animation content synthesis. I have over 13 years of rich experience of developing complex simulation models and tools to describe complex physical phenomena. I have also contributed to highly challenging tasks related to describing non-linear physics like problems in car crash reconstruction.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Fred Charles
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Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Narrative Systems, Interactive Storytelling, Virtual Reality, Computer Games CDE Student: Marcia SaulMy main research interests focus on Computational Intelligence applied to Computer Games including Artificial Intelligence combined with Human-Computer Interaction. For the last 18+ years, I have been involved in research on Interactive Storytelling which led to the development of several interactive systems which have won several awards. I completed a PhD in Computer Science, entitled ‘Intelligent Virtual Actors in Interactive Storytelling’, which had an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence techniques but also covered areas of Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction applied to Computer Games Technologies. I have a BSc in Computer Science, followed by a Master’s degree in Computer Aided Graphical Technology Applications.Find out more |
Dr Tom Davis
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Sonic Art; Algorithmic Composition (especially Complexity and Alife approaches); Instrument building; Technologically mediated Improvisation CDE Student: Asha WardI am a lecturer in Music and Audio Technology at Bournemouth University and the Pathway Co-ordinator for the Music Technology degrees. In addition to PhD supervision, I teachon the BSc and Masters programmes. I am also a practicing artist working mainly in the realm of sound installation and live performance and have exhibited and performed throughout Europe and in the United States.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Darren Cosker
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Applications of Vision and Graphics for Visual Effects and Video Games CDE Students: Kyle Reed, Nicholas Swafford, Catherine Taylor, Alistair Barber, Anamaria Weston (née Ciucanu), Andrew Lawrence, Charalampos (Babis) Koniaris,Research Interests:
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Dr Elies Dekoninck
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Design Creativity, Product Development and Innovation CDE Student: Thomas WilliamsI am an Industrial Designer at the University of Bath and the MEng Design Programme Leader which focuses on integrating mechanical, electronic and software skills in studio-based design projects. My research interests cover a wide range of topics in Design Creativity, Product Development and Innovation such as: User-Centred Eco-Innovation; Creativity in Virtual Design teams; and Creativity in the Latter stages of the Design Process. Closely aligned to the CDE is my AHRC-funded research on game-design which resulted in the product launch of ‘Beasts of Balance’ (beastsofbalance.com). I am currently the project leader at Bath for a large European H2020 project exploring the role that Spatial Augmented Reality can play in co-creative design sessions (http://spark-project.net/) and amalso supervising PhDs in: Design Communication via Diagrammatic Algorithmic Narrative; Investigating the use of AR technologies in collaborative design; and Observation of Open Source Product Development Processes Through GitHub Mining.Profile at University of Bath
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Prof Venky Dubey
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Artificial sensation and tactile sensing, medical instrumentation, virtual reality and physical modelling and design of assistive devices for older and physically challenged people CDE Student: Mark MoseleyThe world of robots fascinates me so robotics is my prime area of research. Even though I am keen on every aspects of robotics, my current research interests are mainly focused on dexterous robot hand and tactile sensors for specialised applications. This together with intelligent interfaces can be used for variety of end-user applications. This is intended to relieve operators from monotonous and potentially hazardous working environments for safety and security. A showcase to this is the development of a multi-fingered robotic hand for the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Ministry of Defence. Recently my research is directed towards robotics for medical applications and with the Global Research Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Collaboration Development Award from Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, I am conducting research with experts from the University of Delaware (USA). I also work with local hospitals in Bournemouth, Poole and Salisbury on medical device development for patient benefit. I enjoy teaching design-related engineering subjects with aspects of mechatronic devices offering an appreciation of the emerging technologies and innovative ideas. I serve on the conference organisation committees of the ASME (Mechanism & Robotics) and the IEEE (Rehabilitation Robotics).Profile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Tom Fincham Haines
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Intelligent SystemsCDE Student: Azeem KhanI apply machine learning techniques to a wide variety of problems, particularly those in visual computing. Of particular interest are creative tools where the machine supports the artist, with smart defaults and expressive interactions, without taking away from the artists ultimate control, or compromising their work flow. Specific areas of interest include graphical models, Bayesian non-parametrics and other generative models. These can in particular be applied to the generation of artistic assets, game levels and other sources of variability in films/games, with support for various levels of interaction by the artist.Profile at University of Bath
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Professor Mike Fraser
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Human-Computer InteractionCDE Student: Luke Worgan, Olivia RustonI design, build and study the use of novel technologies to support public and social interaction. These include distributed, physically active, haptic, mobile and ubiquitous systems in a variety of settings, both in-lab and out ‘in the field’. I’m particularly interested in fusing public human-computer interaction techniques with methodologies and applications across the social sciences, arts and humanities. My primary domains of interest are currently in modern history, heritage and genealogy. In 2012, I became a Professor of Human-computer interaction, and in 2019, I moved to the University of Bath to become Head of Department. Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Oleg Fryazinov
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Scope of Mathematical Modelling for Shape Design and AnimationCDE Students: Fabio Turchet, Valentin MiuI received my BSc in Engineering and Technologies, MSc in Engineering and Technologies and PhD degree in Mathematical Modelling from Moscow State Technological University (Russia) in 1999, 2001 and 2005 respectively. I have experience working in the video games industry and industrial shape modelling. Since 2006 I have been with Bournemouth University, where I am a Lecturer in Computer Animation. My educational responsibilities include the teaching of various mathematical units and the supervision of various projects for undergraduate students. My research interests include shape modelling with real functions, hybrid modelling and animation, real-time rendering, web-based modelling and animation, and procedural methods for computer animation. I have more than 30 publications including 10 papers in high-rated peer-reviewed journals.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Christos Gatzidis
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Computer graphics, games engines, serious games, game-based learning CDE Student: Jack Brett, Dhana Frerichs, Rahul DeyCurrent Projects: CDE project with Ninja Theory focusing on the modelling of human decomposition in CGI, CDE project with Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe focusing on voxel-based 3D terrain generationFind out moreProfile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Charlie Hargood
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Narrative Systems, Hypertext and Hypermedia, Digital Storytelling, Location Aware Storytelling, Ubiquitous Computing, mHealth, Game Design Dr Charlie Hargood is a Principal Academic at Bournemouth University in the department of Creative Technology. He is an internationally recognised research leader in narrative systems, and a regular contributor to ACM Hypertext and Social Media where he has twice won the SIGWeb Englebart prize for models of location aware narrative, is organiser for the Narrative and Hypertext Workshop, and regularly serves on the programme committee. He has contributed to numerous research projects, and was technical lead for both the Leverhulme funded StoryPlaces project investigating interactive location aware stories, and the EPSRC funded UBhave project exploring mobile behavioral interventions. He has lead and contributed to the development of significant applications that remain widely used within research, and has published in a range of internationally recognised conferences and journals.Find out more |
Dr Xun He
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Behavioural components and neural underpinnings of visual attention, perception, and memory CDE Student: Lazaros MichailidisMy career path is a bit unusual. I studied biology in college, but was totally captured by an introductory psychology module. When I got the chance to change my area from biology to psychology, I happily accepted it. Although later my PhD was awarded in biophysics, it actually involved perception and attention, which are purely psychology. With such a background, it is not inconceivable that I am interested not just in human behaviour, but also in the underlying neural mechanisms. While having experiences with functional brain mapping (fMRI) and intervention of brain functions (e.g., TMS), I have extensive expertise in human brain electrophysiology, specifically the event-related potential (ERP) and steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) techniques. Recent years have also seen my research gradually orienting towards experimental social psychology and social neuroscience. The combination of typically cognitive neuroscience and experimental psychology techniques and interesting social psychology questions is bound to make great contributions to our understanding of human mind and action, this is just what I am working on.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Professor Rachid Hourizi
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Human Computer Interaction CDE Student: Adam BoultonI am the director of the Institute of Coding, a new national initiative announced by the Prime Minister in January 2018. The Institute is a focal point for a family of learners, businesses and educators creating a new way to develop the digital skills needed at work and beyond.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Vedad Hulusic
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Serious Games, Game-Based Learning, Cultural Heritage, Designing for VR/AR, Multi-Modal Interaction I graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Computer Science), University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. I received my PhD in Engineering from the University of Warwick, UK in 2011. Right after that I started as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 2015 I moved to Télécom ParisTech in Paris, France, where I worked as a research and development engineer. I joined Bournemouth University in January 2018 as a Senior Lecturer in Games Design and Development, Department of Creative Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology. I have a long-standing interest in computer graphics, serious games, cultural heritage, virtual museums, high dynamic range imaging, image and video quality assessment, visual perception and attention, VR/AR, user interfaces and cross-modal interaction in which he has been a published author. I have participated in two large-scale EU projects and a number of small- and medium-scale research projects.Find out more
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Dr Wenbin Li
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Visual Computing and Artificial IntelligenceCDE Student: Will KerrWenbin is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Robotics and a member of the Visual Computing Group and Artificial Intelligence Group at University of Bath. Before becoming an academic scholar, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Imperial SRL 2016-18 and UCL PRISM 2014-16 respectively. He got his PhD at Bath 2013, MSc at Imperial 2009, as well as B.Eng at Xidian 2008. Wenbin’s research interests mainly lie in general autonomous systems and their applications in manufacturing and professional capture, including the research topics in multi-sensory based localization and mapping, dynamic motion capture, as well as uncontrolled scene understanding and fabrication. Those exciting topics could be broadly relevant to the fields of Robotics, Computer Vision, Graphics and Machine Learning.For more details, please refer to my homepage and the group website. |
Dr Simon Jones
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Human Computer InteractionCDE Student: Thomas WilliamsI work in Human-Computer Interaction, particularly in areas related to healthcare technologies, personal informatics, social networks, mobile interaction, communication analysis, and data visualisation. My recent work investigates how data analysis and visualisation of peoples’ digital footprints can be used to support them in understanding and changing their behaviour in a range of contexts.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Theodoros Kostoulas
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Senior Lecturer in Computing at Bournemouth University Research interests of Dr Kostoulas include Machine Learning, Affective Computing, Multimodal Interaction, Human-Computer Interaction and Digital Signal Processing, Physiological Signal Processing, Speech Processing, Emotion Recognition from Speech. |
Dr Christof Lutteroth
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CDE Deputy Director, Human Computer Interaction Research Group, University of BathCDE Student: Thomas WilliamsMy main research interests are in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction. I am Director of REVEAL(REality and Virtual Environments Augmentation Labs), the interdisciplinary VR and AR research centre at the University of Bath.In particular, I am working on user interface technology, eye-gaze interaction and applications of VR and AR in healthcare.You can find more details on my personal homepage.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Hammadi Nait Charif
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Computer vision, computer graphics, image processing and computer animationCDE Students: Aaron Demolder, Elena Marimon-Munoz, Michelle WuI was born in Tinghir, Ouarzazat, Morocco in 1965. I received my Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics (EHTP), Casablanca, Morocco in 1990. After a short-term job with the ministry of Telecommunication, I joined the Ecole Superieuere de Technologie, Mohamed I University, Oujda, Morocco in 1991 as lecturer. From April 1994 to March 1995, I was a Monbusho visiting research fellow at the Information and Computer Sciences department, Faculty of Engineering, Chiba University, Japan. In 1998 I received my PhD degree from the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Chiba University in Information and Computer Sciences. From April 1998 to September 2001, I was with Mohamed I University, Oujda, Morocco as Assistant then as Associate Professor in the ElectricalEngineering Department. In 1999 I spent three months at the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department, Michigan State University, USA as Fulbright Visiting Assistant Professor. In October 2001, I joined the Applied Computing Department, University of Dundee, Scotland as a Postdotoral Researh Fellow then as a Teaching Fellow in October 03. From July 05 to January 2006, I was a postdoc at Royal Holloway, University of London. Starting from February 2006, I joined the National Centre for Computer Animation, Media School, Bournemouth University.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Eamonn O’Neill
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Human Technology Interaction and Technology-Mediated Human-Human InteractionCDE Student: Naval Bhandari, Charlotte Hoare, Daniel Finnegan, Daniela De Angeli, Tayfun Esenkaya, Thu Nguyen PhuocMy main research interests are in developing, evaluating and understanding innovative forms of human-technology interaction and technology-mediated human-human interaction. Topics include mixed, augmented and virtual reality, and interaction with intelligent machines and software. My research has the overarching goal of contributing to an applied science of interactive systems. This involves deriving design principles for the development of such systems that are theoretically well-founded, empirically tested and operationalised for people’s use. This research covers the spectrum of technological, cognitive and social challenges and opportunities that these systems offer.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Julian Padget
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Understanding the nature of (virtual) institutions and their application to the correct behaviour of software systemsCDE Students: Javier De La Dehesa Cueto-Felgueroso, Tristan Smith, Matthew ThompsonResearch Interests:
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Prof Alexander Pasko
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Solid Modeling, Volume and Multidimensional Modeling, Computer Animation, Digital Fabrication, Visualization I am a professor at the National Centre for Computer Animation, Bournemouth University. I received my PhD from Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPI) in Russia in 1988, where I was a senior scientist until 1992. I was an assistant professor at the department of computer software, University of Aizu, Japan (from 1993 to 2000); and associate and full professor at the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences of the Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan (2000-2007). My main research interest is development of a high-level universal model for spatio-temporal objects and phenomena with their internal properties. The model called the Function Representation (FRep) is based on the most universal mathematical language of real functions of point coordinates in geometric spaces. To support the mathematical concepts of this model, my colleagues and I introduced and develop the special-purpose modeling language called HyperFun (from Hyperdimensional Functions), which has extensive applications in education, computer animation, biology, digital fabrication, and other areas.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Stephen Payne
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Human Computer Interaction Research interest in Human Computer Interaction and cognitive science, especially design support for high level cognition and learning; information visualisations. Potential Eng D projects would usually involve experiments with human participants, e.g. on:
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Dr Michael Proulx
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Fundamental issues in cognition through the study of multiple sensory modalities. I investigate fundamental issues in cognition (attention, perception, learning and memory) through the study of multiple sensory modalities. I take a converging methods approach to best understand the psychological and neural underpinnings of cognition in humans, the impact of visual impairment, and, with interdisciplinary collaborative comparative studies, in zebrafish, bees, and non-human primates. I also collaborate extensively with electronic engineers and computer scientists to develop applications of my basic research.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Mark Readman
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What’s in a Word? The Discursive Construction of Creativity (2010)CDE Student: Phil WilkinsonI joined CEMP in 2007 after teaching in Further Education and with some professional experience in TV news and script editing. My PhD research ‘What’s in a Word? The Discursive Construction of Creativity (2010)’ argued for a critical intervention in the use of the term ‘creativity’ , particularly in education policy. I have presented this work at conferences in the UK, Europe and the USA and written about it in the journals Networks and MERJ. I also have interests in scriptwriting and censorship and have written two works for the BFI: “Teaching Scriptwriting, Screenplays and Storyboards for Film and TV Production” (2003) and “Teaching Film Censorship and Controversy” (2007), as well as editing “Teaching and Learning on Screen: Mediated Pedagogies” (2016).Profile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Christian Richardt
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Image Processing, Computer Graphics and Computer VisionCDE Students: Kenneth Cynric Dasalla, Manuel Rey Area, Joanna TarkoMy research interests cover the fields of image processing, computer graphics and computer vision, with a focus on video processing for 360-degree videos, light fields, and user-centric applications. I am also interested in stereoscopic vision and graphics, computational photography and non-photorealistic rendering (NPR). My research combines insights from vision, graphics and perception to extract and reconstruct visual information from images and videos, to create high-quality visual results and experiences.Find out moreProfile at University of Bath
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Dr Ellen Seiss
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Cognitive Neuroscience; Electrophysiological Methods (EEG, ERPs); Movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Glucose effects on cognition; Spatial attention CDE Students: Michal Gnacek, Ifigeneia MavridouAfter studying at the Universities of Potsdam, Sussex (exchange year) and at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, I graduated with a Diplom (MSc equivalent) in Psychology in 2000. I conducted my PhD studies at the Psychology Department of the University of Birmingham (2000-2004). Afterwards, I worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham (SyMoN lab) and at the Birkbeck College, UCL (Brain and Behaviour Lab), and as a lecturer at the University of Surrey (2007-2015. In March 2015, I joined Bournemouth University as a Senior Lecturer. My research interests are on topics in the area of affective, motivational cognitive neuroscience with applications in clinical populations (OCD, Parkinson’s disease), glucose effects on cognition and food choice. In many of my studies, I use EEG methods.Find out more |
Dr Paul Shepherd
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New Computer-Based Tools for Both Architects and Engineers CDE Students: Hashim Yaqub, Kwamina Edum-FotweMy research involves the development of new computer-based tools for both architects and engineers to help with the creation, optimisation and realisation of complex geometry buildings. Until very recently, computers had been used almost exclusively by the building industry as a form of electronic paper, helping designers to communicate their ideas, but not actually contributing to the design process itself. But with the recent development in computational speed, graphics and networking, this means that the full potential of the computer is being wasted. By combining mathematical techniques such as Dynamic Relaxation, Multi-Objective Optimisation, Parametric Modelling and Surface Subdivision, I aim to facilitate the design of complex geometry forms, using computational techniques to improve the potential structural and environmental performance and constructability of the resulting shapes. I hope that computers will become active participants in the design process, as well as provide a common platform on which all members of the design team can interactively share ideas and truly collaborate to create innovative and sustainable buildings.Find out moreProfile at University of Bath
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Intelligent Systems CDE Students: Jan Malte Lichtenberg, Tom SmithResearch Area of Interest: Machine Learning, AI and Reinforcement Learning. Particularly interested in open-ended learning in complex, dynamic and uncertain environments.Profile at University of Bath |
Dr Ian Stephenson
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Computer Animation and Digital Effects Student: Andreea BizdideanuDr Ian Stephenson is the Principal Academic on Ma Digital Effects and teaches across all programmes at the NCCA. His undergraduate degree was in engineering, which lead to a DPhil in SIMD computing, and work as a software developer at Cambridge Animation Systems (The Animo software was used on Space Jam, and Prince of Egypt). From there he moved to Bournemouth where his research interests initially focused on the rendering pipeline. More recent work includes applying photographic principles to rendering, the teaching of programming to KS3, and a database of historical UK children’s comics. |
Prof Wen Tang
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Interactive virtual reality software technologies, physically-based simulation, computer animation algorithms and computer games technology CDE Students: Thomas Matthews, Nick Lindfield, Huan XuI am originally an Engineering graduate from China, and transitioned into Computer Science during my PhD study in Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design at the University of Leeds, UK. After completing my PhD, I was a research fellow at the universities of Leeds and Bradford on two EU-funded projects on collaborative virtual reality software technologies. Between 1999-2015, I was Senior Lecturer, then Reader in Computer Graphics and Games Technology in the School of Computing at Teesside University. I joined Bournemouth University in January 2015. In April 2016, I became Professor of Games Technology in the Department of Creative Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Bournemouth University. I lead the research development of the department and am the head of the Centre for Games and Music Technology Research. My role is to develop the research culture within the department, lead interdisciplinary research activities, and establish a strong research foundation to promote technology innovation in a broad spectrum of digital games and digital music for economic growth and the well-being of society.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Feng Tian
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Computer graphics, Computer Animation, Computer Games, Augmented Reality, Image Processing CDE Students: Rory Clark, Thomas Matthews, Nick LindfieldI am an Associate Professor in the School of Design, Engineering & Computing (DEC) at Bournemouth University. I research the areas of Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, NPR, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, etc. and have published over 90 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences I have been working on computer graphics, computer animation, augmented reality, and simulation for over 15 years. Current Projects: (1) Development of a Flexible and Practical Games for Social Change Evaluation Framework (2) Modelling and Animating 3D Models with Partial Differential Equations (3) NMF-based Data Representation and ClusteringProfile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Leon Watts
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Human-Computer Interaction CDE Students: Zack Lyons, Tom WrigglesworthResearch Interests: Human Computer/ robot interaction I research Computer-Supported Collaborative Work and Human-Robot Interaction, focusing on the analysis and design of interactive systems as they serve to help people appreciate and understand one another’s concerns: – Technological design factors influencing participation in collective activity – Identity and conflict through information and communication technologies (e.g. videoconferencing, email) – Individual and collective experience of interacting through communication technologies – Presence in computer-mediated interactions (communication and collaborative environments)Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Michael Wright
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Human-Computer Interaction I have a particular interest in understanding the user experience of different interaction modalities such as gesture. Understanding how users wish to interact with different devices or in different environments (e.g. in the home, large public spaces or in AR/VR) means we can provide insights into system/application design. For example, understanding the gestures users find most suitable (or natural) when interacting with TV’s, home automation systems or smart watches. Similarly, by understanding where one modality of interaction is not perceived as suitable allows us to explore other modalities, or combinations of modalities, which might be better suited.Profile at University of Bath
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Dr Zhidong Xiao
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Motion Capture, Human-like Character Animation, Crowd Simulation, Image Processing, Biomechanics and Robotics CDE Students: Michelle Wu, Oliver Gingrich, Simone BarbieriI am currently a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Leader of the BA(Hons) Computer Visualisation and Animation programme at the National Centre for Computer Animation, Faculty of Media and Communication. My research focuses are in Motion Capture, Human-like Character Animation, Crowd Simulation, Image Processing, Biomechanics and Robotics. I have supervised six PhD students and two of them have successfully completed their research degrees. Working as principal investigator, I have developed various enterprise activities. I have successfully secured and completed a few commercial projects of 3D animation production and motion capture services for companies from China and the UK. Working as co-investigator, I have helped the NCCA to secure and complete various research council-funded projects.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Prof Xiaosong Yang
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Character animation, geometrical modeling, volume rendering, physically-based deformation, motion capture and synthesis, cloth simulation, virtual reality, surgery simulation, computer-aided design CDE Students: Rahul Dey, Kari Noriy, Ruibin Wang, Abdul Rehman, Kavisha Jayathunge, Robert KoskI am an Associate Professor at the National Centre for Computer Animation. My research focuses on a number of topics relating to computer animation, motion capture and synthesis, data mining, digital health, virtual reality, surgery simulation, etc. I have more than 60 peer-reviewed publications that include international journal articles and conference papers. As PI and Co-I, I have secured 12 research grants from European Commission, Wessex AHSN, British Academy, Leverhulme, Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (UK), Higher Education Innovation Fund, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, BU Fusion Investment Fund, China Scholar Council, etc. I have supervised 14 Ph.D students, and have been appointed as chair and examiner for PhD transfer viva and final viva several times, including as External PhD Examiner for Durham University, the University of Edinburgh and University of Sheffield. I have been on the International Programme Committees for a number of international conferences, and have given several invited talks and keynote presentations internationally.Profile at Bournemouth University
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Dr Yongliang Yang
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Visual Computing
My research interests are in shape understanding, computational design and computer graphics. Most recently, my work has focused on developing shape analysis and optimization algorithms to understand and explore geometric structures. I have a full paper accepted at SIGGRAPH 2018: Scale-aware black-and-white abstraction of 3D shapes.
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Professor Lihua You
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Computer animation, geometric modelling, computer graphics CDE Student: Sydney DayDr. Lihua You is a Professor at the National Center for Computer Animation, Bournemouth University, UK. He received his BSc degree from Yanshan University, MSc degree and PhD degree from Chongqing University, China, and another PhD degree from Bournemouth University, UK. Before joining Bournemouth University, UK, he was a lecturer (1983-1987, 1990-1992), an associate professor (1992-1995, 1996-1997), and a professor (1997-1998) of Chongqing University, China. He was an academic visiting scholar at Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London, UK from 1995 to 1996. He is a member of Peer Review College of EPSRC, UK and the Program Committee of many international conferences, an editor of 4 international journals, and a reviewer for EPSRC and 36 international journals and a lot of international conferences. He is also an external PhD thesis examiner for some UK universities. Prof You has lectured a number of topics to undergraduate and postgraduate students, and supervised some MSc and PhD research students. Currently, he is involved in the lecturing, marking, and project supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students, and PhD student supervision. The students who wish to pursue their PhD research in computer animation, geometric modelling, and computer graphics are welcome to contact him.Profile at Bournemouth University |
Prof Hongchuan Yu
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Discrete geodesics on Meshes CDE Students: David Gillespie, Jiajun HuangI am a lecturer of computer graphics at the National Centre for Computer Animation, Bournemouth University. I received my PhD in automatic control from Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing, China)in 2000. After that, I worked as research fellow with the Department of Computer Science, Tsinghua University (Beijing), School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) and School of Computer Science & Software Engineering, University of Western Australia (Perth). I have published more than 50 academic articles in reputable journals and conferences and regularly served as PC member/referee for international journals and conferences, including IEEE TPAMI, IEEE TIP, IEEE TVCG, IVC, PR, CVIU, PRL, CAD, and conference CGI, CGVCVIP, etc. I currently teach2 courses: Algorithm Design and Analysis for undergraduate level, and Numerical Algorithms of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization for PhD students. I am a Member of IEEE (MIEEE) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom (FHEA).Profile at Bournemouth University
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CDE students: Garoe Dorta Perez, Alex Rotsidis