Teesside University Research Doctoral Scholarship
Technology Futures Institute
Project Title: Using visual, multi-user, real-time and interactive environments by coupling BIM technologies with game engine technologies for workforce training on construction sites.
An enhanced stipend of £15,000 per annum is offered to a strong candidate for a full time PhD scholarship within the Technology Futures Institute, Teesside University. The scholarship is funded by Teesside University, and will be for three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Significance of the work: Virtual technologies are increasingly used in the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Operation (AECO) industry at different stages of project lifecycle phases. This research will explore and test the potential of VR technologies in managing construction site safety and providing safety training. The successful candidate will: undertake a review of the state-of-the-art of applications of VR technologies (BIM and Games) in safety design and training; conduct an appraisal of both BIM and game engine technologies; gather requirements from industry professionals; select suitable technologies for the development of the VR training environment and risk assessment tool; develop scenarios and protocols for the testing and validation of the developed environment and tool, and test the technology in empirical case studies. The candidate is supervised by academics from both Teesside University and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Supervisory Team: Dr Mohamad Kassem (DoS, Teesside University), Prof. Nashwan Dawood (Teesside Unversity) and Prof. Bimal Kumar (from Glasgow Caledonian University)
Location: Based at Teesside University
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a good honours degree (2.1 or above) and/or Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline: computing, computer games, computer animation and visual effects, engineering project management, construction management, and/or related disciplines.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in developing interactive 3D content for games, programming skills and working with integrated development environments, and knowledge of Building Information Modelling technologies.
Although we can accept applications from overseas students, the funding will only cover a home student fee. The difference between the home and international student fee would be payable by the applicant.
Application forms and further details on the project can be obtained from the Graduate Research School
(Tel: 01642 738033; )
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Mohamad Kassem ().
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Closing Date: 4.30pm on Friday 19 April
Interviews will take place in the first week of May 2013
The Scholarship is expected to start in October 2013.