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• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)
• Interaction Design
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Stephen Viller is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at the University of Queensland, leading the Human-Centred Computing discipline. He holds roles as Theme Leader for Digital Worlds and Disruptive Technologies in the QUEX Institute and previously served as Director of Coursework Studies and Program Director for Multimedia Design and Interaction Design programs. His research focuses on human-centered design methods applied to social, domestic, and mobile computing technologies, emphasizing qualitative approaches like fieldwork, interviews, and designerly strategies such as cultural probes and prototyping. Education: BSc (Hons) in Computation (UMIST), MSc in Cognitive Science (Manchester), PhD in Computing (Lancaster). Research interests span HCI, CSCW, interaction design, and technology’s role in everyday life. Over 20+ years of experience bridges disciplines like computer science, cognitive science, and design. His work explores how observational and participatory methods inform technology design, particularly in contexts like healthcare, energy systems, and education. Publications span 7 book chapters, 22 journal articles, and 69 conference papers, addressing topics from AI-driven food systems to speculative design of personal data trails. He collaborates on projects like sustainable energy grids, VR tools for energy management, and pedagogical innovations in computer science education. Labs/Teams: Active in the QUEX Institute and the Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing. His work intersects with interdisciplinary teams across design, engineering, and social sciences.

Andreas EngelhardtView profile

Lecturer

• Architecture and Design
• Visualization
• Building Construction
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Andreas Engelhardt is a Lecturer at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, teaching Integrated Architecture and Design, and Visualizations. He holds a Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart, and a Bachelor of Architecture from his current institution. His professional career includes founding STUDIO711 (2008) and ENGELHARDT VISUALISATION (2010-2013), followed by roles as an Architect and Project Architect at Kohlmayer Oberst Architects and ENGELHARDT ARCHITECTURE. He became a Registered Architect in Baden-Württemberg in 2015 and currently operates as a Freelance Architect through Engelhardt Architektur. Engelhardt's expertise spans architectural visualization, design, and construction methodologies. His work combines academic teaching with practical architectural projects, emphasizing integrated design approaches and advanced visualization techniques. Professional experience includes leading projects at renowned firms and establishing independent architectural practices focused on innovative design solutions.

Glen RobinsonView profile

Teaching Professor

• Graphic Design
• Typography
• Visual Communication
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Glen Robinson is a Teaching Professor and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Design for Publishing and Graphic Design programmes at Norwich University of the Arts. His role involves curriculum coordination, teaching, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between art and design disciplines. He emphasizes typography, storytelling, and ethical communication in design education. Research interests include the anthropology of layered narratives, ethical challenges in mass communication, and the intersection of emerging technologies with spatial design. His practice merges photography, drawing, and writing to explore themes like labyrinths, folk stories, and societal symbolism. Glen’s work has been exhibited globally, including installations at Lincoln Cathedral (2014), Vienna’s SHOWROOM (2009), and Mexico City’s Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (2008). Over 12 years of teaching, his students have earned prestigious awards such as D&AD Yellow Pencils and International Society of Typographic Designers membership. Glen’s publications and exhibitions focus on experimental typography, artists’ books, and parazines, reflecting his commitment to innovative visual storytelling.

Sam JacobyView profile

Professor

• Spatialised Governmentality
• Architectural Typology
• Urban Design
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Sam Jacoby is Professor of Architectural and Urban Design Research at the Royal College of Art, where he serves as Research Lead of the School of Architecture and Director of the Laboratory for Design and Machine Learning. With extensive research leadership experience, he is responsible for School-wide research strategy and management, while also innovating in research-led teaching through unique programs that equip graduates with knowledge and design research skills to address emerging challenges in both practice and academia. Dr. Jacoby earned a Dr.-Ing. from the Technische Universität Berlin and an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture. He has taught in 12 academic programs across 6 architectural schools in the UK and Germany, directing PhD, MPhil, and MRes research-degree programs, and leading postgraduate design studios and history and theory seminars. He was founding Director of the MPhil in Architecture and Urban Design: Projective Cities program at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (2009–19) and Professor of Architecture, Design, and Building Typology at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart (2016). As a design researcher, Jacoby advances socio-spatial impact through mixed methods informed by architecture, architectural history, urban design, and interdisciplinary approaches. His work examines spatialized governmentality, socio-spatial histories, housing design standardization, typological analysis, data-driven methods, and community-led development. Current research focuses on data-driven and evidence-based design, innovations in design research, and intergenerational problems like wellbeing, climate crisis, and social justice in relation to social values created by the built environment. His publication portfolio demonstrates strong trends toward machine learning applications in architecture, comparative housing studies (particularly England-Chile-China), pandemic housing impacts, and the integration of computational methods with traditional architectural research. Professor Jacoby has secured significant research funding including projects on managed coastal retreat, housing standardization, architectural typologies through machine learning, collective forms in China, and spatial design and wellbeing. His research collaborations span multiple international institutions including Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Shanghai University, and Stavros Niarchos Foundation. He supervises research students including Raül Avilla Royo (completed) and Yakim Milev (current), and leads the Laboratory for Design and Machine Learning, which conducts experimental research into new methodologies at the intersection of machine learning, data processing, and visualisation for emerging design processes. The Laboratory's projects include the London Housing Data Visualisation Platform, The Home, the Household, and Covid-19, Hong Kong Housing, and London Housing policy research.

• Computer Science
• Augmented Reality
• Digital Heritage
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Professor Paul Chapman is the Director of Emerging Technology at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA). Previously, he served as Head of the School of Simulation and Visualisation (SimVis) at GSA and Director of the Hull Immersive Visualisation Centre. He holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Computer Science, and is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered IT Professional. His professional recognitions include Fellowship of the British Computer Society and membership in the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young Academy. His research focuses on immersive visualization technologies, digital heritage, and augmented reality applications. Notable projects include the 'Decolonising the British Empire Exhibition through A.R. Narratives,' which reimagines historical narratives using advanced technologies. Prof Chapman's leadership roles reflect his expertise in bridging academic research with innovative technological applications. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the ethical use of emerging technologies in cultural and educational contexts.

• Immersive Technology
• 3D Visualization
• Digital Heritage
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Claire Eaglesham is a Lecturer and the BSc Immersive Systems Design Year 3 Lead, teaching across all year groups in Critical Studies, 2D/3D Visualisation, and Professional Project Delivery. She integrates her expertise in immersive technology applications, heritage visualisation, and user-focused interaction into teaching, research, and curriculum development. Her research explores combining innovative visualisation techniques with storytelling and user-centric design. Her work includes projects such as the Digital Painting Asset 2 and affiliations with the Games and Virtual Reality, 3D Modelling programs under the BSc Immersive Systems Design. She contributes to the Digital Health & Care institute and collaborates with Highlands and Islands Enterprise on research initiatives.

• 3D Modelling
• Medical Visualisation
• Human Anatomy
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Danny Buksh serves as Lead 3D Artist and Lecturer with over 20 years of experience in digital media industries. His work spans game development for Sony PlayStation platforms and pioneering research in anatomically accurate 3D modelling for medical visualization. He is affiliated with the BSc Immersive Systems Design program, specializing in character creation processes and virtual reality applications. Professional projects include developing Scotland's first educational games and a launch title for Sony Move controller. His research focuses on medical visualization and human anatomy through a 3-year interdisciplinary project. Danny balances academic instruction with industry expertise, contributing to both educational and healthcare technology sectors.

Graham EatoughView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Contemporary Theatre
• Performance Practices
• Directing
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Dr Graham Eatough is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow. He is a leading artist in theatre, visual art, and film, known for innovative interdisciplinary work with Suspect Culture theatre company (1996–2009) and collaborations with artists like Graham Fagen and Simon Starling. His theatre projects include How To Act , a contemporary Greek tragedy, and The Reason I Jump , an autism-focused adaptation staged in a Glasgow maze. He has received awards such as the Herald Angel Award (2015), Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland (2016), and Scotsman Fringe First (2017). Research interests span directing, dramaturgy, site-specific performance, and theatre’s engagement with autism. His work explores intersections between theatre and visual arts, often involving experimental staging and collaborative processes. Notable performances include Lanark: A Life in Three Acts (2015) and Nomanslanding (2015), blending environmental and theatrical elements. Grants include funding from the National Theatre of Scotland, Creative Scotland, and international commissions such as Sydney Harbour Foreshore and Ruhrtriennale. He supervises PhD students on topics like neurodiverse dramaturgy and archaeology-theatre intersections. Teaching focuses on directing, modernism, and practice-based research. He chairs the Limitless initiative to develop autism-inclusive drama programs with the National Theatre of Scotland and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Musaab GarghoutiView profile

Lecturer

• 3D Visualization
• Immersion Technologies
• Simulation Design
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Musaab Garghouti is a Lecturer in 3D Visualisation, Immersion, and Simulation at the University of Plymouth's School of Art, Design and Architecture, which falls under the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. His work focuses on cutting-edge visualization technologies and immersive simulation environments. Contact: +44 1752 585244. Research interests include advancing 3D modeling techniques, virtual reality applications, and simulation design methodologies. His expertise bridges digital art practices with computational technologies. No specific grants, awards, or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided information. Teaching responsibilities likely include courses related to digital design, immersive technologies, and simulation systems.

• Financial Economics
• Systemic Risk
• Asset Pricing
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Dr. Mattia Bevilacqua is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Finance at the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), part of the University of Liverpool. His research focuses on financial economics, systemic risk, and asset pricing, particularly exploring interactions between financial markets and the macroeconomy. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Kent, an MSc in Finance from Luiss Guido Carli University, and a BA in Economics from RomaTre University. Research interests include developing options-based measures for financial stability, systemic risk transmission, and macroeconomic impacts of financial distress. His work has been published in leading journals like the Review of Economics and Statistics and Journal of Financial Markets . Teaching roles include coordinating modules on Financial Data Visualisation (ACFI235) and Quantitative Techniques for Accounting and Finance (ACFI815). His recent articles analyze dynamic industry uncertainty networks, pandemic policy effects on systemic risk, and asymmetric fear connectedness in financial markets.

Marius VargaView profile

Research Fellow

• Healthcare Technology
• Extended Reality (XR)
• Digital Inclusion
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Marius Varga is a Research Fellow in Healthcare Technology & Social Care at the University of Plymouth, based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Faculty of Health) and affiliated with the Centre for Health Technology (CHT). His work focuses on addressing digital exclusion through intergenerational co-design of extended reality (XR), social games, and voice AI technologies. He leads the Extended Reality and Social Games components of the EPSRC-funded ICONIC project, which targets coastal communities in Cornwall and Devon. His NIHR-funded BRIDGING project explores XR training for autistic employees and employers. He also develops the Glide-Tackling Frailty project, combining immersive technology with paragliding rig exercises to enhance mobility. Dr Varga holds a PhD in Immersive Multidimensional Data Visualisation from the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. He has 11 years of teaching experience in higher education, specializing in game technologies, AI for games, programming, and graphics. He is proficient in Unreal, Unity, and Godot game engines. His research interests span digital inclusion, healthcare technology innovation, XR applications in social care, and immersive visualisation techniques for large datasets. Current projects include co-design principles for digital heritage systems in rural health interventions, underwater telepresence systems for marginalized groups, and VR-based training solutions for neuroscientific studies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and technological innovation.

• Forensic Psychology
• Facial Recognition
• Developmental Prosopagnosia
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Dr. Emma Portch is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Bournemouth University, specializing in forensic and cognitive psychology. She holds a BSc from Royal Holloway, University of London (2010), an MSc in Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth (2011), and a PhD in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Leeds (2016). Her research focuses on facial recognition mechanisms, forensic facial composite construction, and developmental prosopagnosia. She has contributed to projects investigating the impact of verbal descriptions, cognitive interviewing, and socio-cultural factors on facial identification accuracy. Her work bridges neuropsychological and forensic applications, including studies on 'super-recognizers' and the effects of face masks on recognition. She advises PhD students like Amy Purcell and Claire Ford. Notable projects include grants exploring EvoFIT composite construction and collaborations with police investigators. She has presented at international conferences on topics ranging from emotion perception to pandemic mental health impacts. Her outreach activities include BBC and The Conversation contributions discussing facial recognition challenges in law enforcement. Professional roles include journal peer reviewing (e.g., Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology ), internal ethics panel membership, and coordinating external research seminars. She teaches courses in forensic psychology, cultural psychology, and human-computer interaction.

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Assistive Technology
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Dr. Leigh McLoughlin is a Professor in Creative Technology at Bournemouth University, leading academic initiatives in interactive media and digital innovation. Their work focuses on virtual sculpting, 3D printing accessibility, serious games, and interdisciplinary education. They hold a PhD in Computer Animation (2013) and a BA in Computer Visualisation (2005) from Bournemouth University. Research interests include assistive technology for disabled users, game engine architecture, educational software design, and mass customization systems. Their team developed the SHIVA platform for inclusive 3D sculpting and contributed to influential studies on cultural heritage serious games. Key publications span 2004-2024, emphasizing accessibility, educational technology, and creative industry innovation. Notable awards include the 2015 Times Higher Education Award for Digital Innovation and a 2009 Best Animation Education Paper at SIGGRAPH Asia. They serve as an external examiner for Coventry University's research programs and contribute to the International Journal of Interactive Worlds editorial board. Their software projects include the 'C-Sheep' programming tool and the 'Reverse Skew-T' cloud modeling system.

Lucia CorrainView profile

Associate Professor

• Art History
• Semiotics of Art
• Visual Culture
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Lucia Corrain is Associate Professor of Semiotics of Art at the University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum) and has been active since 1998, currently also serving as Scientific Advisor to the Museo di Palazzo Poggi. In 2017 she obtained national qualification as first-level professor (ASN) in History of Art (sector 10/B1). From 2010 to 2016 she was President of the Master’s degree course in Visual Arts at Bologna, and between 2001 and 2020 she taught “Modern Art and Architecture” for the Eastern College Consortium (Vassar, Wellesley, Wesleyan) in Bologna. Education & Career Path 1989–1991 Ph.D. in History of Art, University of Bologna 1993–1995 Post-doc scholarship, Department of Visual Arts, University of Bologna 1998–2005 Researcher in Semiotics of Art, University of Bologna 2005–present Associate Professor in Semiotics of Art, University of Bologna 2014–present Scientific Advisor, Museo di Palazzo Poggi, University of Bologna Research Interests Her work centres on the modalities of reception of the artistic text, the mechanisms of signification of artworks, and the staging of passions. Current investigations explore the relationship between past and present in artistic production, integrating semiotics, visual culture studies, and cultural heritage debates. Research & Grant Leadership 2003–2005 Scientific manager, EU project L’hétérogénéité du visuel (Université de Limoges, Université de Louvain, IUAV Venice) 2006–2008 Scientific manager, EU project Images et dispositifs de visualisation scientifique (same partners) 2006–2009 PRIN Project Scientific Manager, Il disegno sottostante alla pittura nel Veneto e in Emilia 2008–2012 Participant, PRIN Architecture and local identities Editorial & Scientific Committees 1995–1998 General Secretary, International Association of Visual Semiotics (AISV/IASV) 1996–2004 International Board, Visio journal 2004–2014 Scientific committee, Visible (Presses Universitaires de Limoges) 2010–present Scientific committee, Il capitale culturale 2012–present Scientific committee, Carte semiotiche 2012–present Scientific committee, book series I libri di Omar 2018–present Scientific committee, DAR – Dipartimento delle Arti series

• Computer Graphics
• Cultural Heritage Applications
• Game Development
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Eike Anderson is a Principal Academic at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), Bournemouth University. He holds a PhD in Computer Animation (2009) and has been affiliated with the university since 2001. His roles include Programme Leader for the BSc Software Development for Animation, Games, and Effects (until 2020) and Associate Editor for the ACM Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of Eurographics and ACM SIGGRAPH. Education: BA (Hons) in Computer Animation & Visualisation, Bournemouth University (2001) PhD in Computer Animation, Bournemouth University (2009) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Professional Practice, Coventry University (2009) Research Interests: Interactive virtual environments (games, serious games) Cultural heritage applications via real-time graphics Computer science education (procedural literacy, pedagogical tools) Procedural content generation, AI in games, and educational technology Awards & Recognition: Best Animation Education Paper (ACM SIGGRAPH 2009) Multiple 'You’re Brilliant' awards from students (2015-2016) Recipient of grants from Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England Labs & Collaborations: Co-led the 'Once Upon a Time in Animation' exhibition at Poole Museum (2021) Co-Editor-in-Chief of CGEMS (Eurographics/ACM SIGGRAPH resources) Contributed to projects like FLUX Live: New Heritage and the Poole Museum visualisation