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Si Qiao is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies, Faculty of Creative & Cultural Industries, University of Portsmouth. She serves as Deputy Course Leader for BSc Computer Animation and Visual Effects and is an active postgraduate research supervisor. Her work bridges digital art and technology, focusing on character animation and virtual human interaction.
Research Interests: Her research centers on character development, 2D concept art, digital sculpture, and 3D human cephalic animation. She investigates visual realism, audience perception, and emotional response to computer-generated human behaviors. Her work integrates principles from animation, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction to enhance the believability of virtual characters.
The recent articles show a consistent focus on the realism and behavioral accuracy of virtual avatars, particularly in human-computer interaction contexts. Themes include audience judgment of facial expressions, fidelity in virtual environments, and emotional engagement with digital humans. These works contribute to both artistic animation practices and technical developments in virtual reality and AI-driven characters.
- Scientific Awards:
- Guest Professor (2021)
Si Qiao actively supervises PhD students and leads research projects such as 'Reproduction the Original Appearance' and 'Immersive Student Support Project - Virtual Tutors'. She has secured funding for initiatives involving virtual reality and audience interaction studies. Her collaborations span academic and industry partners, enhancing applied research outcomes.
She is involved in projects exploring virtual tutors and the impact of facial expressions on decision-making, indicating a strong focus on applied immersive technologies. Her affiliations with external organizations like iDreamSky and the National Museum of the Royal Navy reflect her engagement in knowledge exchange and real-world applications of her research.
