Museum artifact digitization is typically limited to using specific equipment for capture, or to the duration of funded digitization projects and tied to particular institutions. There is a focus on individual capture, but artifacts are rarely contextualised further, utilising interactive media, such as interactive displays, VR/AR [3].
This PhD aims to study current approaches in low-cost capture of digital artifacts, and their contextualisation in interactive media experiences, co-located to institutions or otherwise. The outcome of the study can inform the development of a widely accessible, non-intrusive low-cost capture approach. The captured artifacts generated by such an approach should be recorded in a form suitable for re-use in interactive media. A subsequent outcome of the PhD is the development of tools to assist contextualisation in interactive media for different existing UX approaches.
Academic qualifications
A first-class honours degree, or a distinction at master level, or equivalent achievements in Computer Science.
English language requirement
If your first language is not English, comply with the University requirements for research degree programmes in terms of English language.
Application process
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor, Dr. Babis Koniaris ([Email Address Removed]) to discuss the content of the project and the fit with their qualifications and skills before preparing an application.
Contact details
Should you need more information, please email [Email Address Removed].
The application must include:
Research project outline of 2 pages (list of references excluded). The outline may provide details about
- Background and motivation, explaining the importance of the project, should be supported also by relevant literature. You can also discuss the applications you expect for the project results.
- Research questions or
- Methodology: types of data to be used, approach to data collection, and data analysis methods.
- List of references
The outline must be created solely by the applicant. Supervisors can only offer general discussions about the project idea without providing any additional support.
- Statement no longer than 1 page describing your motivations and fit with the project.
- Recent and complete curriculum vitae. The curriculum must include a declaration regarding the English language qualifications of the candidate.
- Supporting documents will have to be submitted by successful candidates.
- Two academic references (but if you have been out of education for more than three years, you may submit one academic and one professional reference), on the form can be downloaded here.
Applications can be submitted here. To be considered, the application must use:
- “SCEBE1123” as project code.
- the advertised title as project title
All applications must be received by 3rd December 2023. Applicants who have not been contacted by the 8th March 2024 should assume that they have been unsuccessful. Projects are anticipated to start on 1st October 2024.
Download a copy of the project details here.
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