PhD students I am supervising

2009 Rose Johnson Rose is in her final year of her PhD working on technologies that can support musicians. In particular she has been developing a wearable teaching aid for the violin which senses the student's movements and then gives them feedback while they are playing.

2009 Laura Plonka Laura is conducting research into agile software development, using qualitative research methods to closely investigate pair programming sessions in industrial settings.

Thinking of studying for a PhD?

Each year there are opportunities for fully funded PhD scholarships at the Open University – although these are highly competitive. It is also possible to study part-time for a PhD. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD then please contact me to discuss your ideas.

Interns or visiting research students

If you want additional work experience, or are considering doing a PhD, then you could also consider working as an intern for a period of several months. This could give you valuable experience in working on an exciting research project. Please note that there is no funding available for interns so you would need to be self-funded.

Topics

Here are some potential topics that are indicative of my research interests. However if you have a different project in mind I am happy to discuss.

• Exploring novel technologies for cultural experiences accessible to deaf or blind people.
• Pervasive healthcare - computing for happiness and wellbeing.
• Gesture and movement based interaction design with older people in mind.
• Exploring the use of eTextiles in everyday life.
• Use of novel sensors in the community.

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