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Christos GatzidisView profile

Professor

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Serious Games
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Christos Gatzidis serves as Executive Dean of Bournemouth University's Faculty of Science and Technology since October 2023, overseeing six departments including Computing and Informatics, Creative Technology, and Psychology. Previously Deputy Dean (2021-2023) and Head of Creative Technology Department (2016-2021), he was appointed Professor in Creative Technology in November 2019. The Faculty leads five REF Units of Assessment and secures funding from AHRC, NIHR, and Innovate UK for research spanning digital healthcare, gaming technologies, and cultural heritage applications. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Information Science, City University London (2010) PG Cert in Research Degree Supervision, Bournemouth University (2010) MA in Computer Animation, Teesside University (2003) BSc (Hons) in Computer Studies (Visualisation), University of Derby (2002) Professor Gatzidis specializes in computer graphics with research spanning virtual reality, serious games, and digital healthcare applications. His work bridges technical innovation and practical implementation, particularly in mindfulness prototypes for healthcare and stroke rehabilitation systems. Current projects focus on the multidisciplinary application of gaming technologies in medical contexts, emphasizing user experience and therapeutic outcomes through collaborations with industry partners. His publication record (2014-2025) demonstrates evolving expertise from foundational computer graphics research in terrain generation and deformation to applied work in healthcare, cultural heritage, and music education. Key trends include virtual reality for therapeutic mindfulness, usability studies in mobile gaming, and digital cultural presentation techniques, reflecting a trajectory toward socially impactful technological solutions with strong industry translation. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. He has supervised PhD students and secured competitive research funding, including two Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. His principal investigator role in a virtual reality mindfulness prototype project exemplifies his approach to translating academic research into practical industry solutions, with current focus on expanding knowledge exchange activities to support the University's civic engagement mission. As Executive Dean, he leads faculty-wide research strategy across six departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations particularly in digital healthcare and cultural heritage. His personal research integrates computer graphics expertise with clinical applications through partnerships with healthcare providers and technology companies, driving innovation in therapeutic VR systems and educational gaming platforms.

Jon McCormackView profile

Professor

• Computational Creativity
• Human-machine interfaces
• Artificial Intelligence/Cybernetics
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Jon McCormack is a Professor jointly appointed in Monash University's Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture (MADA) and Faculty of Information Technology. He founded and directs SensiLab, a research facility focusing on computational creativity, human-machine interfaces, and generative systems. His work spans electronic media art, evolutionary music, and artificial life. McCormack holds a PhD in Computer Science from Monash University, along with degrees in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Film/Television. Research interests include computational creativity, tangible interfaces, and cybernetic systems. Notable projects include 'Explainable Artificial Creativity' (ARC-funded) and 'Building 4.0 CRC,' addressing architectural innovation through AI. He has been recognized with awards for collaborative projects like the Blundstone Intelligent Footwear for Healthcare. McCormack's recent articles explore AI-driven art, generative systems, and interdisciplinary design. His work bridges artistic practice with technical innovation, emphasizing ethical and creative dimensions of human-AI collaboration. SensiLab serves as a hub for practice-based research in digital media and interactive systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Monash University (2004) Bachelor of Science (Honours), Computer Science/Applied Mathematics, Monash University (1987) Graduate Diploma in Film/TV, Swinburne University (1986) Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Applied Mathematics, Monash University (1985) Key Projects: Lead investigator on 'Explainable Artificial Creativity' (2022–2026) Co-investigator in 'Building 4.0 CRC' (2020–2027), exploring AI-driven architectural design Awards: 2022 Designers Australia Award for Blundstone Footwear 2020 'On the Machine Condition' Prize McCormack's lab, SensiLab, fosters collaborations across disciplines, producing exhibitions, software, and theoretical frameworks for computational creativity. He actively supervises PhD students in practice-based research, emphasizing the intersection of art and technology.

Maxime CordeilView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Data Visualisation
• Immersive Analytics
• Virtual Reality
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Dr. Maxime Cordeil is a Senior Lecturer in Human Centred Computing at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies for data interaction, interactive visualization systems, and AR interfaces for industry applications. He has authored over 60 publications in top-tier venues such as ACM CHI and IEEE VR, and was nominated as Australia's Field Leader in Computer Graphics in 2021 and 2022. Research Interests: Data visualization, immersive analytics, medical imaging, collaborative systems, and human-computer interaction. Current Projects: Includes embedded visualizations for sports performance, interactive machine learning in 3D environments, and mixed-reality applications in forensic science. PhD Supervision: Actively guiding students in topics like immersive gesture exploration, AR for digital health, and collaborative VR systems. His work bridges theory and practice, with tools like IATK (Immersive Analytics Toolkit) and the MADE-Axes hardware system. He collaborates with industry partners like Raytracer and CSIRO, focusing on applications in space exploration, underwater training, and remote operations. Awards: Multiple best paper recognitions at ISS and CHI, plus industry-driven research grants. Labs: Leads the Immersive Analytics research group at UQ, specializing in embodied interaction and spatial computing.

Daria TsoupikovaView profile

Professor

• Virtual Reality Design
• Digital Media
• Interactive Art
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Daria Tsoupikova is a Professor of Digital Media Design at the University of Illinois Chicago's School of Design. She serves as Co-Founder and Design Chair of the bachelor's in computer science and design program and is affiliate faculty in the UIC Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL). Her work bridges artistic expression and technological innovation, focusing on virtual reality and interactive media applications across multiple domains. Her educational background includes: MFA in Computer Art from Syracuse University BFA in Graphic Design from Moscow State Academy Positioned at the crossroads of artistic and technological innovation, Tsoupikova's research explores the potential of new media and interactivity in relation to traditional arts. Through development of virtual reality art projects and networked multiuser exhibitions for VR projection systems like the CAVE and CAVE2, her work applies computer graphics to diverse research domains including educational multimedia, cultural heritage, and virtual rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Her approach integrates theater methodologies, design principles, and coding to create immersive experiences that address global challenges while preserving cultural heritage. Analysis of her publication history reveals an evolving trajectory from foundational VR art installations toward increasingly sophisticated therapeutic applications. Her recent work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of art, healthcare, and virtual reality, with particular emphasis on collaborative multiuser environments that transform traditional storytelling and therapeutic practices. The progression shows movement from artistic exploration to clinically validated therapeutic interventions with measurable patient outcomes. Her notable awards include: Session's Best Paper at IMCIC 2019 and QRMS/IMCIC 2016 Fulbright Scholar Award (2011) and Intercountry Lecturing Award Communication Arts Award of Excellence and Creative Quarterly Excellence Award National Endowment for the Arts grant and Presidential Award from University of Illinois Tsoupikova has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), and the Department of Education for projects including MARS2 (2007-2012) and MARS3 (2012-2018). She has developed innovative courses including Mobile App Design where students collaborate with professional partners such as Caterpillar, UIC medical departments, and clinics. Her work with stroke survivors at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has demonstrated improvements in patients' daily lives, regained trust in their hands, and increased therapy motivation. She is deeply involved with the UIC Electronic Visualization Laboratory, collaborating on advanced visualization projects including IBM partnerships exploring sustainable development goals through VR. Her leadership in establishing the computer science + design undergraduate program positions UIC as the only public university in the United States offering such a specialized degree, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary education at the technology-art intersection.

• digital transformation
• strategy
• visualisation
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Gordon Fletcher serves as Associate Dean: Research and Innovation at Salford Business School, University of Salford, where he leads the development of the School's research presence and profile while guiding bidding activities, staff development, and impact initiatives. With extensive experience since 2002 teaching programming, digital transformation, and information systems, Fletcher employs a hands-on, interactive pedagogical approach. University: University of Salford School: Salford Business School Academic Rank: Professor Research Focus: Digital business, culture, and practice Fletcher's research explores digital transformation through multiple lenses including conflict within online finance communities, virtual game economies, and digital grieving practices. His scholarly work connects theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business environments, particularly examining how organizations navigate digital change while maintaining strategic coherence. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on practical frameworks for digital transformation, with particular attention to organizational readiness, leadership approaches, and strategic implementation. The recurring themes across his work include visualization techniques for strategic planning, responsive business model design, and the cultural dimensions of digital adoption. Awards and Professional Recognition: Emerald Literati Award (2017) for Outstanding Paper Claudio Ciborra Award for most provocative paper (2011) Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award (2014) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2012) Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (2011) Chartered Manager designation (2015) Fletcher actively supervises doctoral research in digital transformation topics and has contributed to multiple Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with organizations including the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. His professional service includes committee roles with the International Federation of Information Processing and editorial responsibilities for major information systems conferences.

Bernhard JennyView profile

Associate Professor

• Geospatial Data Visualization
• Cartography
• Computer Graphics
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Bernhard Jenny is an Associate Professor at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology, specializing in immersive visualization and geospatial data. He holds a PhD in Cartography from ETH Zurich and has held previous roles at Oregon State University and RMIT University. His research focuses on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and cartographic innovations for geospatial data representation. Education: Doctor of Sciences in Cartography, ETH Zurich (2010) Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science, ETH Zurich (2005) Master of Science in Surveying, EPFL (2000) Research Interests: Combines cartography, computer graphics, and human-computer interaction to explore VR/AR applications for geospatial data. Current work includes immersive analytics, terrain visualization, adaptive map projections, and storytelling with geospatial data. Recent Articles: Focus on ambient occlusion for terrain shading, grammars for immersive visualization transitions, and AR/VR interfaces for spatial data. Awards: Henry Johns Award (2007, 2011, 2012) ETH Medal (2010) Best Paper Honorable Mentions (ACM CHI, DIS) Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like the 'Immersive Analytics' extension and 'National Geographic Relief Shading' project. Collaborates on neural networks for cartographic relief shading and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Labs & Teams: Heads the Embodied Visualisation Lab at Monash, focusing on immersive analytics and geovisualization tools.

Ryo IkeshiroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sound Art
• Sonification
• Computational Creativity
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Ryo Ikeshiro is an Assistant Professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, and co-director of the spatial audio art/research unit SoundLab. His work bridges sound art, computational creativity, and cultural studies through immersive installations, algorithmic audio-visual systems, and sonification techniques. PhD in Creative Practice (Goldsmiths, University of London) MPhil in Music (University of Cambridge) BMus (King's College London) Ikeshiro's research interrogates the materiality of sound through: Multichannel Ambisonics and directional audio Neural network-driven temporal dislocation Sonification of climate data and historical soundscapes Machine learning for artistic interpretation Interplay of identity and technology East Asian ideophonic traditions His 2010-2024 publications and installations reveal cross-disciplinary engagement with: Fractal mathematics in audiovisual art Algorithmic composition systems Interactive installation technologies Sonic cartography Historical memory in sound Collaborative research frameworks SoundLab, which he co-directs, develops spatial audio research at the intersection of: Technical innovation Cultural representation Experimental pedagogy Public engagement International artistic exchange Practice-based research

• Multi-objective optimisation
• Evolutionary computation
• Explainable artificial intelligence
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Dr David Walker is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Exeter and a member of the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence . He also contributes to the Environmental Intelligence @Exeter research network. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Exeter (2008–2013) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University of Exeter (2004–2007) Research Interests Dr Walker’s work sits at the intersection of multi-objective optimisation , evolutionary computation , explainable AI and hyper-heuristics . He develops algorithms and visual analytics that help engineers and scientists understand complex optimisation landscapes, with recent emphasis on renewable-energy planning (especially offshore wind farms) and trustworthy AI systems. Publication Trends Between 2022 and 2025 he produced a prolific stream of articles on explainable optimisation , many-objective wind-farm design and visual analytics for evolutionary algorithms . These works combine rigorous algorithmic innovation with real-world case studies, demonstrating a clear trajectory toward transparent, human-centred AI for engineering decision-making. Scientific Awards No specific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided material. Advising & Funding No explicit list of PhD students, post-docs or grant awards is supplied. Laboratory & Teams Dr Walker is affiliated with the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and the Environmental Intelligence @Exeter network, indicating collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments.

Christoph BernhardtView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Urban History
• Environmental History
• History of Berlin
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Christoph Bernhardt is a Senior Researcher and former director of the research focus “Contemporary History and Archives” at the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS) in Erkner. He is also an adjunct professor of modern and contemporary history at the Institute of History within the Faculty of Philosophy at Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic affiliations reflect a strong commitment to interdisciplinary urban and environmental history, particularly focusing on the built environment in the German Democratic Republic (DDR) and broader European contexts. Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS), Erkner: Senior Researcher, former Director (until April 2023), Deputy Director (2019–2022) Humboldt University of Berlin: Adjunct Professor, Institute of History, Faculty of Philosophy Member of the Sustainability Steering Group of the Leibniz Association and the Sustainable University Commission of Humboldt University Christoph Bernhardt’s research centers on European urban and environmental history, with a particular emphasis on Berlin, socialist urban planning in the DDR, Cold War architecture, and transnational urban development. His work critically examines the interplay between political power, spatial governance, and environmental change. He has explored topics such as the “autogerechte Stadt” (car-friendly city), polycentric governance along the Upper Rhine, and the role of urban spaces in totalitarian regimes. His methodological approach often bridges historical analysis with digital humanities, as seen in his work on 3D reconstructions of Nazi-era forced housing and digital archiving of architectural collections. An analysis of his most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the political dimensions of urban space across different historical periods—from imperial Berlin and Nazi Germany to the DDR and Cold War transnational networks. His work increasingly engages with transnational and comparative frameworks, especially in environmental governance and socialist architecture, highlighting entanglements between East and West, Europe and Asia. He frequently collaborates on edited volumes and special journal issues, demonstrating a leadership role in shaping scholarly discourse in urban history. Christoph Bernhardt is actively involved in academic service and sustainability initiatives. He has served as co-editor of the journal Moderne Stadtgeschichte and the book series Beiträge zur Stadtgeschichte und Urbanisierungsforschung . He was a co-applicant for the DFG Research Training Group “Cultural and Technical Values of Historic Buildings” and a principal investigator in the Leibniz Research Network “Value of the Past”. He has also contributed to numerous third-party funded projects on urban transformation, Cold War planning, and historical governance. His leadership roles in academic commissions and editorial boards underscore his influence in the field. Co-editor, Moderne Stadtgeschichte Co-editor, Beiträge zur Stadtgeschichte und Urbanisierungsforschung (Franz Steiner Verlag) Full member, Historical Commission of Berlin Former board member, Society for Urban History and Urbanization Research (GSU, 2000–2022) Former member, International Committee of the European Association for Urban History (EAUH, 2018–2024) Bernhardt leads and participates in several major research projects, including “Crafting Entanglements: Afro-Asian Pasts of the Global Cold War” (2023–2026), “Urban Authenticity: Creating, Contesting, and Visualising the Built Heritage in European Cities Since the 1970s (UrbAuth)”, and studies on urban planning in Nazi Germany and the DDR. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in digital reconstruction, cartographic analysis, and transnational historical networks.

Pirita Seitamaa-HakkarainenView profile

Professor

• Design Processes
• Collaborative Learning
• Maker Education
• +5 more

Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen is a Professor of Craft Studies at the University of Helsinki and Docent at Aalto University. She leads the Co-inquiry, co-design, co-teaching, and co-regulation (Co4-Lab) laboratory and contributes to the Maker@STEAM research group. Her work bridges cognitive theories of design with collaborative learning environments, emphasizing materiality and knowledge building in education. University of Helsinki: Professor of Craft Studies Aalto University: Docent Her research focuses on: Cognitive theories of design processes and expertise development Collaborative learning and social creativity in maker education Role of external representations (sketching, visualization) in design Scaffolding mechanisms in craft and technology education Materiality in digital age pedagogy Knowledge building theory applications Recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate sustained output in collaborative design education, virtual reality learning environments, and STEAM pedagogy. Her work consistently explores intersections between cognition, collaboration, and digital/material artifacts in educational settings.

Yomna AbdelrahmanView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Thermal Imaging
• Usable Security
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Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman is a Professor of Usable Security and Privacy at the Bundeswehr University Munich . Her research focuses on thermal imaging for security and privacy , virtual reality usability, eye tracking , and biometric authentication . She collaborates with researchers like Florian Alt and Albrecht Schmidt on projects exploring how thermal sensing can enhance user identification and privacy awareness . Key Research Areas : Thermal Imaging, Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Password Security, Biometric Authentication, Eye Tracking, Privacy Her recent publications address VR emotion detection , password usability , and privacy implications of thermal imaging . She has contributed to conferences like CHI, MUM, and INTERACT, often examining security-privacy trade-offs and non-invasive biometric systems . Notably, her work on thermal attacks reveals vulnerabilities in mobile authentication through thermal residue. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stuttgart (2018), where her thesis, "Thermal Imaging for Amplifying Human Perception," laid the foundation for her later work on thermal-based interaction and cognitive load estimation . Her collaborations span diverse domains, from smart home notifications to industrial worker assistance , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to usable security and interactive systems .

Thomas ChandlerView profile

Associate Professor

• 3D Modelling and Simulation
• Virtual Heritage
• Digital Archaeology
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Thomas Chandler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. He specializes in 3D modelling, virtual environments, and digital heritage, with notable projects like the Visualising Angkor and Monash Country Lines Archive collaborations. His work bridges research and teaching, developing immersive curricula for humanities students. Education: PhD in IT (Monash, 2011), Graduate Certificate in Urban & Environmental Management (RMIT, 2013), and a BA(Hons) in Fine Arts & Archaeology (Melbourne, 1995). Research focuses on digital archaeology, virtual reality applications, and interdisciplinary projects in ecology and zoology. Key interests include 3D reconstruction, historical visualization, and interactive narratives. Recent articles explore ecosystem modelling in VR, archaeological visualization tools, and dragon lizard signalling simulations. Awards include the FIT Teaching Excellence Award (2020) and the Roy Rosenzweig Prize (2018). Leadership roles include Deputy Head of Department (2021–2022) and Director of Education for Human-Centred Computing. Active in over 18 research projects, including the ARC Centre for Indigenous and Environmental Histories. Collaborates with CSIRO, La Trobe University, and international partners.

David JacksonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Narrative
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Dr David Jackson is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Visualisation at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Digital Arts (SODA). As SODA Doctoral Student Lead and Research Degrees Coordinator, he explores the creative application of AI in narrative contexts, focusing on audience engagement, prosody in conversational agents, and parasocial dynamics. His work includes the Audience with a Hero project (Innovate UK-funded) and co-founding Algorithms for Marginalised People (AMP) , addressing AI biases through projects like Mood/Music . Research interests: His practice-led work bridges AI, digital storytelling, and immersive technologies. Key areas include conversational agent design, reparative approaches to algorithmic bias, transdisciplinary methodologies, and the psychological impact of voice-based interactions in VR environments. He investigates how prosodic features (tone, pitch, pace) affect audience perception of synthetic voices and the role of parasocial relationships in shaping interactions with digital personas. Scientific contributions: Notable works include the Storybox conversational agent framework and the D-PAF conversational storytelling methodology. His AHRC post-doctoral fellowship (2018) advanced techniques for integrating audience psychology into AI-driven narrative systems. Selected publications: Recent articles examine generative AI's cultural biases in creative education ( Brazilian Creative Industries Journal , 2023), speech-led VR documentaries ( XR-Metaverse Cases , 2023), and chatbot development for Shakespearean narratives ( Expert Systems with Applications , 2021). His 2026 book Listening In: How Audio Surveillance became Artificial Intelligence will explore surveillance technology's evolution.

Andrew BurrellView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Digital Media
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Dr. Andrew Burrell is a Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Design and Society. He is a practice-based researcher and educator exploring virtual and digitally mediated environments as sites for the construction, experience, and exploration of memory as narrative. His work sits at the intersection of digital media, virtual reality, and environmental humanities, with a particular focus on more-than-human ecologies and queer approaches to virtual environments. Andrew's research investigates the relationship between imagined and remembered narrative and how the multi-layered biological and technological encoding of human subjectivity may be portrayed within, and inform the design of, virtual environments. His networked projects in virtual and augmented environments have received international recognition, with recent works including "Twice, again" and "overGround:underStory," which explore the role of memory and forgetting in machine-mediated spaces and more-than-human encounters between physical and virtual ecologies. His creative practice informs his traditional research outcomes, which include publications in journals such as the Leonardo Electronic Almanac and Virtual Creativity. Andrew is particularly interested in how emerging and speculative technologies are implicated in more-than-human ecologies, and he uses creative practice to research and understand the complexities of these technologies. Andrew is a member of the UTS Visualisation Institute, a multidisciplinary research group focused on the creation of data visualizations, stories, and immersive experiences, and the School of Design's Critical Visualisation research group. He has received funding from various sources including the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects and Create NSW. Research Interests Virtual and Augmented Reality as narrative spaces Memory construction in digital environments More-than-human ecologies and digital storytelling Queer approaches to virtual embodiment Creative applications of machine learning and AI Data visualization and environmental storytelling Accessibility and ethics in digital humanities Notable Projects Twice, again : Examines the role of memory and forgetting in machine-mediated spaces overGround:underStory : Explores entangled networks between physical and virtual ecologies Waves of Words : ARC Linkage initiative investigating language movement in pre-colonial times can't buy me love : A virtual environment collaboration with Amala Groom Layered Horizons : A geospatial humanities research platform Scientific Recognition MMUVE IT - Inter-Arts Office Australia Council Grant (2008) International presentations at conferences including ISEA (International Symposium on Electronic Art) Teaching and Supervision Andrew is an advocate for studio-based learning in which students design solutions to real-world questions through iteration and experimentation. He considers design as an anchor for interdisciplinary practice and regularly brings cross-disciplinary perspectives into his teaching. He currently supervises five PhD and master's students, with an interest in working with students at the intersection of traditional and practice-based research approaches. Research Themes in Recent Publications Andrew's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersection of virtual environments, narrative construction, and ecological thinking. His work explores how digital technologies can be used to create new forms of storytelling that acknowledge our entanglement with non-human entities. There's a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in digital design, particularly regarding accessibility and representation. His research also investigates the application of machine learning technologies in creative practice, examining both their potential and limitations for representing human experience.

• Computer Vision
• Intelligent Robot Control
• 3D Computer Graphics
• +12 more

Dr Jiacheng Tan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth , where he has been a faculty member since 2002. He is actively involved in research and PhD supervision, with a strong focus on intelligent systems and robotics. Dr Tan earned his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Jilin University of Technology (1983), an MSc in Mechatronics from Xidian University (1989), and a PhD in Computer Graphics from De Montfort University (2001). Prior to joining Portsmouth, he served as a Visiting Researcher in robotics at the University of Salford (1996–1997) and a Research Fellow in artificial intelligence at the Open University (2000–2002). His research centers on computer vision, intelligent robot control, 3D graphics, and human-robot interaction . He investigates how robots can understand and act upon natural language commands by grounding spatial relations, recognizing objects, and reasoning about tasks in unstructured environments. His work integrates fuzzy logic, knowledge engineering, and machine learning to enable robots to learn from demonstrations and interact meaningfully with humans. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on robotics and intelligent systems , evolving from early work in virtual environments and telerobotics to recent contributions in cloud-based scientific visualization and machine learning applications in astrophysics. His interdisciplinary research spans computer science, control theory, and cognitive systems. Dr Tan has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He serves as a PhD supervisor and has contributed to multiple research projects, including the development of integrated AI frameworks for robotic manipulation. While specific grant details are not listed, his collaborations and publications suggest active involvement in funded research initiatives. He has worked with researchers across institutions on topics ranging from scientific visualization to intelligent interfaces. Dr Tan is affiliated with the Computational Intelligence Research Group at the University of Portsmouth. His lab work involves developing virtual environments, symbolic representations of 3D scenes, and natural language interfaces for robot control, supporting both academic research and practical applications in automation.