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Dr Rehan Zia is a Principal Academic at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA), part of the Faculty of Media and Communication at Bournemouth University, UK. His work integrates visual storytelling, computer animation, visual effects, and digital photography, with a strong emphasis on practice-led research. He teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervises PhD students, and has delivered invited lectures internationally on pedagogy, HDR photography, and digital craft.
His educational background includes a PhD in Photography/Visual Effects (2020), an MA in Digital Effects (2007), an MSc in Computer Science (2004), and a BSc (Hons) in Computing (2003). These qualifications reflect his interdisciplinary expertise bridging technology and the arts.
Rehan’s research interests center on visual storytelling, digital craft, HDR imaging, virtual and augmented reality, serious games for rehabilitation, and the pedagogy of creative arts education. His recent publications explore the fusion of fantasy in therapeutic games, mixed reality data visualisation, and reflexive photographic practice. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals including Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate Action, and Partnership for the Goals.
His recent scholarly output shows a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining art, technology, and healthcare, particularly through VR/AR applications for rehabilitation and heritage visualisation. He frequently publishes in arts and digital media conferences such as EVA London and the International Conference on the Arts in Society.
- Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS)
- Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts (FRSA)
- Unreal Virtual Production Fellow
- Certified Nuke Trainer
Rehan supervises PhD students including Tahmeena Javaid Adeel (researching fantasy in serious games for rehabilitation) and Maral Khosravi (working on 3D heritage reconstruction). He has been instrumental in developing best practices in creative arts teaching and has led curriculum design initiatives. His outreach includes workshops for schools and public exhibitions of his photographic work. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and public engagement, with no indication of retirement or departure from the institution.
He is a key member of the NCCA research community, contributing to projects involving digital heritage, exergames, and immersive storytelling. His practice-led approach ensures that research, teaching, and creative output are deeply interconnected, enriching all three domains.
