Our researchers, academics and technicians lead their respective fields and offer new insight to a practice-based approach to digital anthropology as it impacts our evolving cultures.
We work collaboratively both across LCF and with other universities and cultural institutions in addition to undertaking self-initiated research. We engage externally through bespoke contract research and UKRI networks. See how we can help your organisation prepare for an even more connected future:
Lynne Murray
Founding Director
Research Interests:
Augmented Reality, (AR), digital craft, immersive and material culture
Prof. Jane Harris Research and Innovation (Stratford)
Research Interests:
CGI, experience economy, gaming, museum
Maria Dada
Research Fellow
Research Interests:
Physical Computing, AI, Programmable matter, philosophy
Ragnar Hrafnkelsson Technical Coordinator
Research Interests:
Sound, interactive media, physical computing and AI interactivity
Cher Potter
Senior Research Fellow
Research Interests:
Post Western Design, Design Futures, cultures, ethnographies
Simon Thorogood
Senior Research Fellow
Research Interests:
Systems of design practice participation and communication
Douglas Atkinson Innovation Research Fellow
Research Interests:
Tangible interface, and ethnographic practice
Dr. Shama Rhama Post-Doc Researcher (BFTT)
Research Interests:
Developing AI enabled Co-Creation for design with partner Away to Mars
Mark Dinoulis Post-Doc Research Fellow (BFTT)
Research Interests:
Generative design of 3D human form, machine learning, photography
Daniel Caulfield Sriklad- Knowledge Exchange Coordinator
Research Interests:
School of Media and Communications
Peter Hill Technical Manager 3D Design and Material Science (DLL)
Research Interests:
Games design, photogrammetry, VR
Mala Siamptani Jewellery Lecturer, LCF Specialist Technician (DLL)
Research Interests:
Jewellery, objects, design and materials
Mouhannad Al-Sayegh Creative Technologist (DLL)
Research Interests:
Real Time graphics, AI and physical computing
Dr. Veronika Kapsali Reader in Materials Technology and Design
Research Interests:
Programmable materials, structures and systems
Dr. Michele Danjoux Research Coordinator
Research Interests:
School of Media and Communications
Preformance and media
Jack Connors
Business Support
Research Interests:
Connecting industry networks to research.
Alexa Pollmann
Wearable Tech
Research Interests:
Co-Design, Gamification and Participatory Design practice across fashion.
Dr. Daniel Felstead
Research Interests:
AI, Care, Climate Crisis
Experience, Participatory Practice, Plasticity, Speculative thinking.