Professor Shushma Patel,
Dean of The Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Media.
Within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media (CEM) there are three schools which are home to the ten Research Institutes and Centres. More about the centres is available online at: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/index.aspx
All of our Institutes and Centres have their own distinct identity at the forefront of innovation, expertise and world-renowned research. Our strong links with industry (such as Sky, Deloitte, Airbus, BT and Rolls Royce) ensures that our
research is geared towards real-life challenges and impact. CEM research is wide ranging with pioneering advances in artificial intelligence, computing and social responsibility, biomedical engineering, water systems, nanotechnology, renewable and sustainable development, creative technologies, media, music technology to name but a few. Our original and impactful research makes significant contributions both nationally and internationally; seeking to improve our city, region, country and society globally.
In CEM we endeavour to offer students a dynamic, innovative and supportive environment to continue their education through research. Our strong research culture, the support of our experienced and dedicated staff, and a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities and research laboratories enable them to excel in their post graduate studies. Through a learning experience that is informed by internationally excellent research in areas of emerging technological practice, we are able to support UK industry, creating a skilled workforce for our key research areas that are currently experiencing skills shortages. Furthermore, playing a key role in the development of innovative curricula at all levels across the University fostering research lead teaching.
By developing new knowledge to transform our society for the better, CEM has a track record of research that addresses global challenges, impacts society and makes a real difference to people’s lives through improvements to sustainability, health and well-being, creativity, economic growth and business.
Through a transdisciplinary approach, CEM has been able to connect arts to business and sciences, developing economic value for the University, city and UK industry. We have achieved this through connections looking at approaches to implementation, impacts and strategic development. Of relevance to the current global pandemic, IOCT research is also focussed on the social value of art over the internet. In a time of social isolation, the experience of art need not only be seeing pictures of physical artworks on screens. Moreover, CTI work on new and innovative Incident Response techniques, such as the Agile Incident Response for Industrial Control Systems, has seen a paradigm shift in the approach taken by organisations such as Deloitte and NATO.
Some of the research in CEM focusses on Creativity in the Digital Age and researchers work at the forefront of creative practice research, attracting international commissions, exhibitions and tours. As a result of our expertise and reputation in the area of digital creativity, the IOCT have been asked to support regional and national organisations in their related work (Arts Council England), and are currently working with 2 regional ACE National Portfolio Organisations on the development of their Digital Strategies. It is also worth mentioning that all of DMU’s EU cultural projects have been hosted by the MTI2. CEM seeks to supports DMU’s research strategy by being a global leader in its distinctive fields whilst working closely with local and regional cultural providers. We add value through meaningful international engagement.