What have the computing PhD students been up to Jan-Jun 2016?

Here is a collection of outputs from the University of Northampton PhD students during January- June 2016 - they have been a busy bunch.

1. Abbas, R., Al-Sherbaz, A., Bennecer, A. and Picton, P. (2016) Development of scheduling process for the M2M communications system in smart cites. Panel Presentation presented to: School of Science and Technology Annual Research Conference, Newton Building, The University of Northampton, 02 March 2016.
2. Al-Dabbagh, M., Al-Sherbaz, A. and Turner, S. J. (2016) Development [of] a real-time ITS using VANETs: a case study for Northampton Town. In: SAI Intelligent Systems Conference 2016. IEEE. (Accepted)
3. Al-Rubaye, Z. (2016) Lameness detection in sheep through behavioural sensor data analysis. Poster presented to: Graduate School 11th Annual Poster Competition, The University of Northampton, 18 May 2016.
4. Al-Rubaye, Z., Al-Sherbaz, A., McCormick, W. D. and Turner, S. J. (2016) The use of multivariable wireless sensor data to early detect lameness in sheep. Workshop presented to: School of Science and Technology Annual Research Conference, Newton Building, The University of Northampton, 02 March 2016.
5. Al-Sadi, A., Al-Sherbaz, A., Turner, S. J. and Xue, J. (2016) The management of distributed software defined networks in smart cities. Workshop presented to: School of Science and Technology Annual Research Conference, Newton Building, The University of Northampton, 02 March 2016.
6. Al-Sadi, A., Al-Sherbaz, A., Xue, J. and Turner, S. J. (2016) Routing algorithm optimization for Software Defined Network WAN.In: Al-Sadeq International Conference on Multidisciplinary in IT and Communication Science and Applications (AIC-MITCSA) - IRAQ (9-10) May. Baghdad, Iraq: IEEE. 
7. Edan, N. M., Turner, S. J., Al-Sherbaz, A. and Ajit, S. (2016) Performance evaluation of QoS using SIP & IAX2 VVoIP protocols with CODECS. In: SAI Computing Conference 2016. London: IEEE. 9781467384605. (Accepted)
8. Oakes, J., Johnson, M., Xue, J. and Turner, S. J. (2016) Simplified deployment of virtual machines using an intelligent design engine. In: Proceedings of Science and Information (SAI) Conference 2016. London: IEEE. 9781467384605. (Accepted)
9. Olajubu, O., Ajit, S., Johnson, M., Turner, S. J., Thomson, S. and Edwards, M. (2016) A textual language for requirement modelling. Workshop presented to: School of Science and Technology Annual Research Conference, Newton Building, The University of Northampton, 02 March 2016.
10. Rose, T. J. and Bakaoukas, A. G. (2016) Algorithms and approaches for procedural terrain generation. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Virtual Worlds and Games for Serious Applications. Barcelona, Spain: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. (Accepted)

If you'd like to find out more about Computing at the University of Northampton go to: www.computing.northampton.ac.uk. All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with

3D, immersive, virual reality, human body experience

It's the first time in the UK that a 5-sided active Cube will have been used to educate students about human anatomy.

Taken from Northampton Academy students to visit University for 3D human body experience Friday 5th July 2013

Pupils from Northampton Academy will be visiting the University of Northampton's School of Science and Technology at Avenue Campus on 8 July to investigate the human body.
The event will be led by University health ambassadors, and consist of two different workshops alongside a 3D experience at NVision, the UK's leading immersive 3D visualisation centre based at Avenue Campus.


James Powell, Manager of NVision explains: "Students attending the event will be able to experience and learn about the human anatomy via the deployment of Virtual Reality technology. The University's NVision department has created 3D stereoscopic content that will enable students to step into the immersive Cube housed at the Newton building and come face to face with life size 3D virtual humans. Students will be able to explore the virtual reality humans (both male and female) and see skin layers removed to reveal muscle structures, internal organs, blood vessels, lymph system, nerve system and skeletal structure. It's the first time in the UK that a 5-sided active Cube will have been used to educate students about human anatomy.""

'via Blog this'

The University of Northampton's, Department of Computing and Immersive Technologies offers five courses within the MSc Computing postgraduate provision (shown below) all available either part-time or full-time. 

• MSc Computing
• MSc Computing (Internet Technology and Security)
• MSc Computing (Computer Networks Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Software Engineering)
• MSc Computing (Immersive Technologies)

Northamptonshire iPhone app exceeds 2000 downloads

As of 25th May 2011 the free to download 'My county council anywhere!' developed by the University of Northampton for  Northamptonshire Council iPhone App has exceeded 2000 downloads.

The iPhone app incorporates popular services and online information. For example: 

• Keep up to date with the 
• latest  county council news 
• consultations 
• jobs 
• Need more information about term dates or school closures? 
• If you enable your phones location services turned on their are further benefits of the app such as details and maps of: 

• Find your nearest Libraries  
• Recycling Centres  
• Country Parks  
• Registration Offices  
• Bus Times -  the 5 nearest bus stops to your current location and the times of the next buses to those stops.  
• A School Directory – by distance (postcode) or school name, school term dates and school closures 

To download the app visit the apple store and type in Northamptonshire or NCC or vist the itunes website by following this link http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ncc-northamptonshire/id432288976?mt=8.

CEISE2011 paper: The Exploration and Practice on the Cultivation of Software Talents

An abstract from the 7th China – Europe International Symposium on Software Industry Orientated Education to be held 23-24th May 2011 at School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, UK. For more details can be found at this link.

Liyong Ren^[1], Qin Zhiguang², Zhou Shijie³

 (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, 610054, China)

Abstract: The competition of software industry primarily lies in software talents. Targeting at the importance of software talents cultivation currently, this paper proposes some new strategies and measures, such as enhancing external cooperation, emphasizing cultivation quality, carrying out international communications, and organizing innovation activities.

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1 Dr, Associate Professor, School of Software, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

2 Dr, Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

3 Dr, Associate Professor, School of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Proceedings can be found at: http://www.web-sustainablity.net/conference/GreenConferenceBook.pdf


 

BCS Northampton: 3D Immersive Environment Event

The Northampton branch on the British Computer Society (BCS) on 7th December 2010 is running an event-  3D Immersive Environment presented by members of NVision at The University of Northampton.

This an opportunity to look at a state-of-the-art technology centre designed to help businesses create better value propositions by developing and promoting products and services, using 3D immersive stereo visualisation and computational modelling. The facilities include a 4m fully tracked ActiveWall, 512 Core High Performance Computational (HPC) Cluster and the UK's most accessible 5 sided High Definition ActiveCube (CAVE).

Open to members and the general public,  at no cost.

NVision (part of the School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, UK) is a unique 3D immersive technology centre whose remit is to work with businesses to design better products at a lower cost. This is achieved by using the latest visualisation technologies to build greater communication with project teams and reduce the number of physical prototypes required to achieve the desired solution. Virtual prototyping is a proven method of reducing the number of design errors taken forward, improving market acceptance and shortening the overall project lead time. We have a suite of high-end facilities to help your business including a 5-sided HD ActiveCube (CAVE), a 6m wide fully-tracked ActiveWall and a High Performance Computational cluster for image rendering and complex calculations. NVision has been made possible by a £3m funding package from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Speakers: Karl Downing and Stuart Wayne

Location: Newton Grand Hall, Newton Building, Avenue Campus, University of Northampton, St Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JD

Time: 7.00 for 7.30pm, teas and coffees on arrival

• The University of Northampton - How to find Avenue Campus
• Campus Maps
• Event Brochure