Michael Meredith

Dr Michael Meredith is an Associate Professor and Associate Head in the School of Computing and Digital Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University. He also serves as the Student Recruitment Lead for the School. His research focuses on digital humanities, augmented reality, 3D graphics, and mathematical modeling, with applications in cultural heritage, biomechanics, and interactive technologies. Meredith holds a BEng and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield.

• Education:
• BEng in Computer Science
• PhD in Computer Science (University of Sheffield)

His research spans diverse areas including virtual world applications for historical research, consumer-grade technology for heritage digitization, and real-time inverse kinematics for character animation. He has contributed to projects modeling medieval scribal hands, virtual environments for visitor attractions, and navigational AR systems using fiducial markers.

Meredith's publications reflect expertise in interdisciplinary research, blending computer science with humanities. His work has been recognized with Best Paper Awards at GAME-ON 2004 and GDTW 2004. He teaches programming and software engineering courses, emphasizing practical applications of advanced computer science concepts.

Key collaborations include projects on authorship attribution in medieval manuscripts and virtual reconstruction of heritage sites using accessible technologies. His research often bridges technical innovation with cultural and historical preservation.