Bob Hobbs

Bob Hobbs is a Part-Time Lecturer in Games Design Tech at Staffordshire University, within the Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business school. His career spans diverse sectors, including mining engineering, IT, and academia. He transitioned from commercial roles in enterprise development to specialize in graphics, AI, and quality assurance (QA) for manufacturing systems and multimedia software. He has been actively involved in teaching and leading courses in Computer Games Programming since 1998, with a focus on evolving curricula to address future industry needs.

Education:

• BSc(Hons)
• MSc
• PGCE

Research Interests: Bob’s work explores Emotional and Cognitive AI in games and robotics, 3D facial and gestural representation, Synthesis of Human Motion, Game Usability and QA, and Computer-Aided Rehabilitation. His expertise bridges technical innovation with practical applications in gaming and robotics, emphasizing human-centric design and quality control.

Scientific Awards: No personal scientific awards are explicitly listed. However, his affiliation with Staffordshire University highlights institutional achievements such as the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 for facilities and social inclusion, and the Research Excellence Framework 2021 rating of “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading” research impact.

Advising & Grants: Bob has not listed formal advisees or grants. His contributions focus on program leadership, including award leadership for Computer Games Programming over the last 5 years, and revitalizing course structures to align with emerging trends in game development and technology.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the provided text.