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Darren Cosker is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath, where he holds multiple significant affiliations including the Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research & Applications (CAMERA), the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI, Visual Computing research group, and the Bath Institute for the Augmented Human. His office is located at 1 WEST 4.04 and he maintains an active research profile with over 100 research outputs and 20 supervised works.
Professor Cosker's research interests focus on the convergence of Computer Graphics, Animation, Computer Vision and Psychology. He is particularly interested in applying these fields to the development of virtual humans, human realistic facial animation, motion planning, and behavioural modelling. His work spans both theoretical and applied domains, with strong connections to UN Sustainable Development Goals. His research fingerprint shows significant activity in Motion Capture (100%), Computer Vision (77%), Facial Animation (52%), and related fields including Biomechanics and Deep Learning.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward markerless motion capture systems, virtual human representation, and the intersection of AI with human behavior analysis. The research spans applications from canine motion analysis to facial emotion recognition, with increasing focus on practical implementations in virtual reality and clinical settings. His work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between computer science, psychology, and biomechanics.
Professor Cosker has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator on multiple projects including the My World Strength in Places Fund (2021-2027), CAMERA 2.0 (2020-2025), CAMERA MC2 Award (2019-2023), and several others focused on facial emotion perception and medical applications like the Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Up Profiler. These projects demonstrate his ability to secure funding from diverse sources including Innovate UK, EPSRC, EU Horizon 2020, and the Medical Research Council.
He leads several major research initiatives, most notably as co-director of CAMERA (Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research & Applications), which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting computer vision, graphics, and biomechanics with applications in entertainment, healthcare, and sports science. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical applications in multiple domains.
