Expert Details
3D Digital Architectural Modeling, Building and Urban Data Visualisation, CAD Software Development
ID: 729072
United Kingdom
Environment. Advances made in the development and application of multi-dimensional multi-modal interactive modelling of architecture and cities coupled with related fields of data, information and public opinions could potentially open up new opportunities for user and community engagement to better address some of the current
global challenges such as widening participation in cultural and wealth creation, climate change conscious design of current and future buildings and cities, enriching the scope and content of life-long learning, and heightened awareness of social and corporate responsibilities for environmental impacts. He has received research funding from a wide range of funding agencies including JISC, AHRC, EPSRC, Royal Society, RIBA Trust Research Awards, The Nuffield Foundation, and Sheffield City Council.
In December 2009, the Union of Students commissioned Expert to develop staged 3D models of the redevelopment of the Union Building in which uCampus has been put into real use in a live project situation. For three months, he has worked with the Union team on the 3D modelling entirely over uCampus. The results from the collaboration are now published on the Students’ Union website. These 3D models were built to inform students and staff about the changes to come as well as to serve the Union team as a basis for planning and design of the new spaces.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1994 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Architectural Modelling | Institution: University of Edinburgh |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Computer Aided Building Design | Institution: University of Strathclyde |
| Year: 1988 | Degree: Diploma | Subject: Landscape Studies | Institution: University of Edinburgh |
| Year: 1984 | Degree: BArch | Subject: Architecture | Institution: Tunghai University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2003 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Lecturer | Department: Architecture |
Responsibilities:He is currently the Assistant Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching (Faculty of Social Sciences), Director of IT, Postgraduate Research Progress Coordinator, Study Abroad Advisor, Web Editor, Convenor of Rethinking a City's Theatres, Digital Creativity and Innovation (RECITE Research Network). He supervises three PhD students and teaches courses at both under- and post-graduate levels. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2003 | Employer: University of Sheffield | Title: Lecturer | Department: Architecture |
Responsibilities:He was the Principal Admissions Tutor, Chair of the IT Committee, Study Abroad Advisor at the School of Architecture. He supervised two PhD students, and taught courses at both under- and post-graduate levels. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1995 | Employer: University of Brighton | Title: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow | Department: Information Technology Research Institute |
Responsibilities:He was appointed to continue working on the Computer Supported Collaborative Design Project, and was the appointed Editor of the ITRI Technical Report Series. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1994 | Employer: University of Brighton | Title: Research Assistant | Department: Information Technology Research Institute |
Responsibilities:He was appointed to work on the Computer Supported Collaborative Design Project. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2010 to 2010 | Country / Region: Taiwan | Summary: He was appointed by the National Taiwan Science and Technology University as a Visiting Associate Professor. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has designed and delivered workshops, training sessions, seminars in number of areas including digital imaging, 2D mapping and 3D modelling, creating 3D virtual buildings and cities, representation and visualisation of data sets, and environmental simulations. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He has substantial experience in sourcing suppliers in laptops, desktops, servers, high-end video projection systems, specialist software development including Web based applications and services, high performance 3D computer graphics rendering service. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He is specialised in Digital Creative Cultural Industry and Super-Fast Broadband ISPs in the Yorkshire Region, Building & Campus Planning and Design in the Higher Education sector. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He has expansive contacts with universities, governments, research institutes and IT/Construction industries in Taiwan. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Chinese | He can speak, read and write Chinese proficiently (native speaker). |
Fields of Expertise
client/server system development, design process, information systems (discipline), 3D design, client/server architecture, client/server computing, client/server database access software, information management, information system, object-oriented analysis, object-oriented design, object-oriented development, object-oriented programming language, Web design, workplace design, environmental design, facade, architectural code, architectural design, CAD file, architectural service, building architecture, architectural configuration, architectural science, online information system, quality-by-design, building (object), information technology, user interface, geographic information system, AutoCAD