جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sydney Paduaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Animation
• Visual Storytelling
• Hybrid Animation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sydney Padua is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for MA Advanced 3D Animation at Buckinghamshire New University, joining in 2024 after a 25-year career in the animation industry. She is affiliated with the School of Film, Media and Performing Arts and contributes to programs including BA (Hons) 3D Game Art, BA (Hons) Animation, and BA (Hons) Visual Effects, all offered online and full-time. Her research and creative interests center on visual storytelling and hybrid animation techniques that merge traditional hand-drawn art with computer-generated imagery. She is deeply engaged in stylized animation , storyboarding , and previsualization , drawing from decades of experience in major studio productions. Her interdisciplinary work extends into graphic novels and the history of computing , particularly through her exploration of Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. Sydney’s creative output has been widely recognized: her short film Agricultural Report was nominated for an Annie Award and screened at over 200 festivals, while her graphic novel The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage earned Eisner Award nominations and was named a Guardian Paperback of the Year in 2017. The project also led to academic and public engagements at institutions like MIT, Microsoft, and Google. Her achievements include: Annie Award Nomination - Best Short Film Eisner Award Nomination - Best Writer/Artist Eisner Award Nomination - Best New Work Guardian Paperback of the Year (2017) Sydney Padua advises on creative projects and course development but there is no indication of formal PhD or Master’s student supervision. She has not been mentioned in connection with research grants, though her work has led to high-profile collaborations and public lectures. Her creative practice functions as a bridge between industry and academia. She leads and contributes to academic teams focused on digital animation and games education, particularly in online and hybrid learning environments. Her current creative projects explore innovative forms of animated expression that integrate drawing and digital techniques.

• Visual Storytelling
• Previsualization
• VFX (Visual Effects)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roger Liu is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Entertainment Design at ArtCenter College of Design. With a 26-year career in the VFX and previs industry, he specializes in previsualization and postvisualization, contributing to high-profile film and commercial projects. His expertise bridges creative vision with technical execution, focusing on asset creation, animation, lighting, and compositing. Roger is recognized for leadership in guiding teams through previs/postvis processes, ensuring seamless production workflows. He emphasizes innovation and storytelling in his work, mentoring junior artists and fostering collaborative environments. Currently based at ArtCenter's campuses in Pasadena, CA (Hillside and South Campuses), he teaches courses like EANI-301-01: Previz 2. His professional contributions span both artistic and technical domains, maintaining a focus on advancing visualization practices in media production.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John McCormick is a Professor and Director of the Centre for Transformative Media Technologies at Swinburne University of Technology. He holds a Lecturer position in Interactive Media within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education. His research focuses on human-robot interaction, artificial intelligence, and extended realities (AR/VR/MR), with a particular emphasis on collaborative artistic environments and intelligent systems. McCormick has led over 28 grants, including ARC-funded projects exploring cobot learning frameworks and human-robot collaboration. He has collaborated globally with institutions like Ars Electronica and the Venice Biennale, producing installations such as Real Robot Dance Challenge and Aurora Australis Ultimo Choro VR . His teaching spans previsualization and mixed reality, with HDR supervision in topics like AI-generated content and ergonomics of surgical robotics. McCormick’s work bridges art and technology, emphasizing accessibility through projects like haptic interfaces for dance audiences and volumetric interaction systems. Key grants include the ARC Training Centre for Collaborative Robotics and the Holobody project advancing mixed reality technologies. McCormick’s interdisciplinary approach is evident in projects like Hyperrelia (State Library of Victoria) and Antarctic Dataspheres , integrating movement data with environmental storytelling. His research also addresses healthcare ergonomics through studies on surgeon discomfort in laparoscopic procedures, advocating for inclusive tool design.

Elena Trenchevaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Costume Design
• Screen Arts
• Visual Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Elena Trencheva is a faculty member at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts 'Krustyo Sarafov', where she serves as Vice-Rector and Head of the Bachelor's Program in 'Film and Television Design' within the Faculty of Screen Arts. She teaches courses such as 'Costume Design in the Screen Arts', 'Previsualization and Storyboarding', and 'Visual Design of the Script Project'. Academic Role: Vice-Rector, Program Head, and Professor Research Focus: Costume design, semiotics in cinema, and historical film authenticity Notable Collaborations: Worked on Bulgarian films like Yatagan and The Blessed One Education and Research: She defended a dissertation on 'Semiotics of Costume in Science Fiction Film' (2007) and a habilitation thesis on 'Beyond the Canonical or the Authenticity of Costume in Historical Film' (2016). From 2013–2015, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Aalto University, Helsinki, researching Finnish cinema and contributing to the 'Costume Methodologies' project. Exhibitions and Projects: Elena curated the exhibition 'Told by Costume/Puvut Kertovat' (2015) at Orion Cinema, Helsinki. Her research explores costume design's role in storytelling and cultural representation, particularly in historical and science fiction films. Scientific Contributions: Published her dissertation as From Metropolis to the Matrix (2009) Participated in Finnish Academy of Sciences-funded research Authored scientific publications in Bulgarian and international journals Filmography: Active as a production and costume designer in Bulgarian cinema, including works like Goodbye, Johnny! (2020), Geshev (2018), and Not So, Brother! (2020).

Manolya Kavakli-Thorneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Augmented Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manolya Kavakli-Thorne serves as Associate Professor and Honorary Professor at Macquarie University's School of Computing, specializing in advanced human-computer interaction systems. Her research bridges virtual reality, augmented reality, and gaming technologies with practical applications across diverse domains including healthcare, film production, and transportation safety. Her primary research interests focus on: Virtual reality systems design and implementation Human-computer interaction paradigms Augmented reality applications in real-world contexts Computer game mechanics and serious gaming Gesture recognition systems for 3D modeling Generative adversarial networks for image synthesis Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward practical implementations of immersive technologies. Her work demonstrates increasing focus on real-world applications of virtual production systems in filmmaking, gamification for behavioral change, and medical applications of VR/AR technologies. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects computer science with psychology, engineering, and creative industries. Dr. Kavakli-Thorne has secured significant research funding through 15 projects including the Centre for Elite Performance Expertise and Training (CEPET), Virtual-Reality intervention platforms for Cerebral Palsy patients, and Mobile Augmented Reality Systems (MARS) Design. Her collaborative approach is evident in projects spanning lifeguard performance enhancement and virtual reality dome systems development. Her laboratory work centers around immersive simulation environments, virtual production studios, and mobile augmented reality systems. Current research directions include refining generative AI applications in medical imaging, developing more intuitive multi-modal interfaces for 3D modeling, and expanding the use of serious games for safety-critical training scenarios.

• Immersive Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interface Design
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Volker Kuchelmeister is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), working as lead immersive designer at the UNSW felt Experience and Empathy Lab (feel). He has established and directed leading media-art research labs including the ZKM Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe Germany - Multimedia Studio; UNSW iCinema Centre Media Lab and the UNSW National Institute for Experimental Art - Immersive Media Lab. Kuchelmeister is an expert in presence, embodiment and place representation for immersive applications. His research spans immersive visualization, human-computer interaction, interface design, new media in the performing arts, cinematography, interactive narrative, experimental imaging, and spatial mapping. He explores how immersive technologies can transform understanding of memory, dementia, urban environments, and cultural heritage through projects like EmbodiMap VR, InSight AR, and waumananyi: the song on the wind. His recent work focuses on using immersive technologies for health applications, particularly dementia care and mental health. Projects like The Visit VR demonstrate his commitment to using immersive experiences to foster empathy and understanding of complex health conditions while exploring new forms of documentary and therapeutic applications. Dr. Kuchelmeister has received numerous awards for his work, including: Originality and Impact Award at the 25th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (2019) Dean's Award for Excellence in Research from UNSW Art & Design (2019) Gold IDEA Award for International Design Excellence (2009) Silver Medal at the Interactive Media Design Review (2001) Kuchelmeister has collaborated as Chief Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council, Australian Council for the Arts and University grants totaling over AUD 1.5 million. He has been a Senior Research Associate on groundbreaking immersive visualization projects and is a Co-Inventor of key iCinema technologies including AVIE (Advanced Visualization and Interaction Environment), iDome, and Spherecam 360º video capture system. These platforms have been deployed across twelve sites globally and generated $6.5 million in commercial sales. His immersive experiences, interactive installations and experimental video projects are exhibited internationally in prestigious venues including Centre Pompidou Paris, The Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Powerhouse Museum Sydney, and Museum Victoria. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Robert Lepage, Saburo Teshigawara, Liz Lecompte and The Wooster Group, and William Forsythe.