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Boyd Branch is an Assistant Professor (Academic) at Coventry University's CAS School of Arts & Creative Industries. He also serves as the Owner of Red Thread Productions since 2016. His research focuses on the intersection of technology and performing arts, including virtual reality applications in theater, AI-driven improvisation systems, and audience-centric design. His work spans music performance, immersive environments, and embodied historiography, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration between arts and sciences.
- PhD Thesis (2023): 'Tele-Immersion for the Training and Performance of Live Theatre'
Research interests include AI in live performance, virtual reality for creative practices, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in the arts. He has contributed to conferences like CHI and IMX, exploring topics such as remote collaboration metrics and immersive storytelling frameworks. Recent projects include designing AI tools for co-creative theater and investigating VR's role in musical creativity.
His work has been featured in venues like the Digital Body Festival, where he presented on 'New Modes of Embodiment' in 2024. He actively collaborates on initiatives like Mocap Lab II (2024), fostering innovation in motion capture and performance technology.
