Dr Anthony Bukowski

How I’ll teach you

Course Leader for BSc Computer Animation and VFX.

Specialist interest in FX and procedural systems.

• Modelling and Animation Fundamentals.
• Rendering Methods.
• Dynamic Animation for VFX.
• Dynamic Systems and VFX integration.

Academic and professional qualifications

PhD, BSc, PGCert in Academic Practice.

Other academic service (administration and management)

Programme Leader - BSc Computer Animation and VFX.

Unit Leader - Dynamic Animation and VFX.

Unit Leader - Dynamic Systems and VFX Integration.

Why study Computer Animation and Visual Effects?

Concerned with the technical aspects of content creation, we have a focus on 3D modelling, animation, rendering, simulation, compositing and visual effects for the creative industries.

Undergraduate courses

Course Leader - BSc (Hons) Computer Animation and Visual Effects.

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

In Progress: 'Predictive models for mobility impairments and frailty in old age.' - DOS Dr Moi Hoon Yap.

External examiner roles

Leeds Beckett University - External Examiner

Nord University - External Sensor

Publications

• Journal articles

  A. Bukowski, P. Twigg, G. Walker, S. Sigurnjak (2011). Shaping the Future of Road Haulage Trailer Design. Measurement and Control. 44(10), pp.315-318.

• Conferences

Invited roundtable discussions

A. Brownridge, A.Bukowski. Avatars and Motion Capture for Virtual Fit Fashion. Re:Publica. Berlin (May 2016)

Expert reviewer for journals and publishers

Reviewed for Journal of Sports Sciences.

Reviewing for IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics.

Grants

30 Month KTP - Grant awarded for development and integration of real-time rendering solutions for front-end and manufacturing applications.

20 Month KTP - Grant awarded for game-based delivery of innovative pedagogy.

22 Month KTP x 2 - Grant awarded for two simultaneous projects developing 3D visualisation and systems integration methods.

Projects and initiatives

Supervising 30 month KTP (2016-2019)

Supervising 20 month KTP (2016-2018)

Supporting 22 month KTP (2017-2019)

Media appearances or involvement

BROWNRIDGE, A & BUKOWSKI, A. 2016. Avatars and Motion Capture for Virtual Fit Fashion. re:publica TEN, 2-4 May, Berlin.

Prizes and awards

Nominated for Teacher of the Year - Student's Union Teaching Awards 2018

Nominated for Outstanding Innovation in Teaching - Student's Union Teaching Awards 2018.

Other distinctions

Received the highest grade of 'Outstanding' for KTP completion in 2018.

Nominated for the award of Engineering Excellence - KTP Awards 2014.

Received the highest grade of 'Outstanding' for KTP completion in 2013.

Membership of professional associations

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.