About
Thomas Dylan is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries school. His work focuses on Research through Design (RtD), IoT integration in play and healthcare contexts, and experience-centered practices. His PhD, funded by Microsoft Research, explored dementia care through physical-digital artifacts. He contributed to the EPSRC 'Playing Out with IoT' project, developing IoT toolkits for outdoor play innovation.
Education: Completed a PhD in Design with a focus on participatory IoT development. Previous roles include Senior Research Associate on child-centric IoT projects.
Research interests include IoT applications in outdoor play, digital tools for family communication, and tangible interactions. His work bridges technology, design, and social impact, with publications emphasizing collaborative design methods and child-centric innovations.
Publications highlight trends in participatory IoT design, child behavior analysis through technology, and digital resource development for play environments. Over 97 citations reflect his contributions to interdisciplinary design research.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Supervised one research project, though specific advisee names are not listed. Collaborations include Microsoft Research, Alzheimer’s Society, Gateshead Council, and academic partnerships in child development studies.
Labs/Teams: Active in Northumbria University's IoT and Design Research groups, contributing to EPSRC-funded projects and cross-disciplinary teams focused on play and healthcare technology.
