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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Multisensory and Immersive Computing (CMIC) is a multidisciplinary research centre within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Huddersfield, bringing together expertise in human–computer interaction (HCI), extended reality (XR), immersive audio, visual computing, game technologies, haptics, and user experience research. We investigate how humans perceive, interact with and respond to digital, physical and intelligent systems through immersive and multisensory computing. Our research integrates audio, visual, haptic and behavioural computing to develop technologies and experiences that are perceptually meaningful, human-centred and relevant to real-world needs.
Our vision is to integrate audio, visual, haptic and behavioural computing within a human-centred framework. By combining technical innovation with rigorous research into perception, cognition, behaviour and user experience, we seek to develop immersive technologies that are effective, accessible and aligned with human needs.
CMIC provides a focal point for collaborative research across Computer Science and related disciplines including Engineering, Human and Health Sciences, Music, Media, Psychology and Architecture. Through this multidisciplinary approach, CMIC aims to become an internationally leading hub for research in immersive computing, XR, HCI and multisensory user experience.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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Monty Adkins
- Vice-Chancellor's Office - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Innovation and Knowledge Exchange), Dean of the Graduate School
- Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts
- School of Arts and Humanities
- Centre for Research in New Music - Directorate
- Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Centre for Multisensory and Immersive Computing - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Rowan Bailey
- Department of Media, Humanities and the Arts - Professor
- School of Arts and Humanities
- Centre for Cultural Ecologies in Art, Design and Architecture - Director
- Sustainable Living Research Centre - Member
- Centre for Biomimetic Societal Futures
- Centre for Multisensory and Immersive Computing - Associate Member
Person: Academic
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Abu Berat
- Department of Computer Science - Lecturer in Computer Games
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Multisensory and Immersive Computing - Member
Person: Academic, Doctor of Philosophy
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3D Microphone Array Comparison Part 2: Elicitation of Salient Perceptual Attributes
Morinaga, M. & Lee, H., 6 Mar 2026, In: AES: Journal of the Audio Engineering Society. 74, 3, p. 151-163 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Animating Affect: The Use of 3D Laser Scanning in Architectural and Heritage Research Located in Huddersfield, UK
Clear, N., 11 Aug 2026, The Routledge International Handbook of Heritage and Affect: Designing and Experiencing Places of Heritage. Micieli-Voutsinas, J. & Person, A. M. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 313-326 14 p. (Routledge Handbooks on Museums, Galleries and Heritage).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A Novel Genetic Algorithm-based Routing Approach for Electric Vehicles
Singh, L. G., Chen, M., Saber, T., Djahel, S. & Nikitas, A., 21 Jan 2026, 2025 International Conference on Meta-Networking (MEET). 1st ed. IEEE, 6 p. 11336017Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Centre for Biominetic Societal Futures
Towns-Andrews, L. (PI), Kusev, P. (CoI), Kara, A. (CoI), Herath, D. (CoI), Validi, S. (CoI), Jabbar, A. (CoI), Nikitas, A. (CoI), Roper, S. (CoI), Ginger, M. (CoI), Phillips, R. (CoI), Du, C. (CoI), Amaratunga, D. (CoI), Haigh, R. (CoI), Murphy, A. (CoI), Hill, R. (CoI), Parkinson, S. (CoI), Johnson, A. (CoI), Bryan, H. (CoI), Thomas, P. (CoI), McIntyre, D. (CoI), Jeffries, L. (CoI), Bailey, R. (CoI), Townsley, J. (CoI), Unver, E. (CoI), Goswami, P. (CoI), Roach, J. (CoI), Grimm, V. (CoI), Worley, C. (CoI), Siebers, P.-O. (CoI), Bardone, E. (CoI), Madsen, J. K. (CoI), Neumann, M. (CoI), Seri, R. (CoI), Durrant, R. (CoI), Wortley, R. (CoI), Sidebottom, A. (CoI), Ekblom, P. (CoI), Pease, K. (CoI), Taylor, M. (CoI), Silke, A. (CoI), Dewandre, N. (CoI) & Hemachandra, K. (CoI)
1/10/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Creating Change: A collaborative action inquiry approach for integrating creativity and community assets into ICS responses to Health Disparities
Percy-Smith, B. (PI), Towns-Andrews, L. (CoI), Bailey, R. (CoI), Stenberg, N. (CoI), Doyle, M. (CoI), Harris, E. (CoI) & Booth-Kurpnieks, C. (CoI)
21/10/22 → 20/07/23
Project: Research
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Creative education on the High Street: codeveloping a lifelong learning offer through creative skills development, creative health and inclusivity on the high street’ (Phase 1)
Mateescu, L. (PI), Bailey, R. (CoPI) & Bend, C. (CoPI)
1/09/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
Activities
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Introduction: Digital Capture between the Analytic and the Synthetic
Clear, N. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation
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Immersed in Nature
Newton, D. (Organiser) & Lee, H. (Organiser)
25 Jun 2026 → 26 Jun 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Press/Media
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Cultures of…programme evolves with two new exhibitions on campus
Clear, N., Gao, Y. & Galal, H.
10/09/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Recycled shelter gives community gardeners a place to escape the worst of the Huddersfield weather
Gao, Y., Clear, N., Murthy, M., Onyenokporo, N., Capellaro Ferreira, T. & Galal, H.
6/07/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Sustainable shelter project boosts local outdoor community groups
Gao, Y., Clear, N., Murthy, M., Onyenokporo, N., Capellaro Ferreira, T., Galal, H., Collington, N., Collington, K., Wainwright, S., Day, E., Senior, C., Styles, C. & Kerry, J.
24/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities