Dr Iain McGregor

PhD
Doctorate

Level Doctorate

Student Mr. Ethan Robson

Status Current

Part Time No

Years 2022 - 2025

Project Title Adaptive sound design for video games utilising selective attention with reference to gamers’ relative skill level

Project Description In video games, selective attention can be utilised to increase a player’s engagement by adapting the sound design according to their relative experience. The results of this project can be used in augmented, mixed, and virtual reality to make the exper

Awarding Institution Edinburgh Napier University

Director of Studies Iain McGregor

Second Supervisor Balandino Di Donato

Additional Supervisor John McGowan

Level	Doctorate
Student	Mr. Ethan Robson
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2022 - 2025
Project Title	Adaptive sound design for video games utilising selective attention with reference to gamers’ relative skill level
Project Description	In video games, selective attention can be utilised to increase a player’s engagement by adapting the sound design according to their relative experience. The results of this project can be used in augmented, mixed, and virtual reality to make the exper
Awarding Institution	Edinburgh Napier University
Director of Studies	Iain McGregor
Second Supervisor	Balandino Di Donato
Additional Supervisor	John McGowan

PhD
Doctorate

Level Doctorate

Student Steven McSeveney

Status Current

Part Time No

Years 2022

Project Title Auditory Selective Attention for Mixed Reality Applications

Project Description In the post-COVID society there is an increased focus on how technology can enhance social interactions and provide the capability of socialising from remote locations. With the advancement of mixed reality applications, there is a need to improve the ca

Awarding Institution Edinburgh Napier University

Director of Studies Babis Koniaris

Second Supervisor Iain McGregor

Level	Doctorate
Student	Steven McSeveney
Status	Current
Part Time	No
Years	2022
Project Title	Auditory Selective Attention for Mixed Reality Applications
Project Description	In the post-COVID society there is an increased focus on how technology can enhance social interactions and provide the capability of socialising from remote locations. With the advancement of mixed reality applications, there is a need to improve the ca
Awarding Institution	Edinburgh Napier University
Director of Studies	Babis Koniaris
Second Supervisor	Iain McGregor

PhD
Doctorate

Level Doctorate

Student Ahmed Shalabi

Status Current

Part Time Yes

Years 2021

Project Title An adaptive mixing framework for a personalised listening experience.

Project Description This research aims to utilize current technology to develop an adaptive mixing framework for a personalised listening experience for film on mobile and stationary devices.

Awarding Institution Edinburgh Napier University

Director of Studies Iain McGregor

Second Supervisor Linda Shore

Level	Doctorate
Student	Ahmed Shalabi
Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2021
Project Title	An adaptive mixing framework for a personalised listening experience.
Project Description	This research aims to utilize current technology to develop an adaptive mixing framework for a personalised listening experience for film on mobile and stationary devices.
Awarding Institution	Edinburgh Napier University
Director of Studies	Iain McGregor
Second Supervisor	Linda Shore

PhD
Doctorate

Level Doctorate

Student Dr John McGowan

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2015 - 2019

Project Title Real-time 3D graphic augmentation of music therapy sessions for people on the autism spectrum

Project Description Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people in a number of ways, commonly through difficulties in communication. Whilst behavioural interventions are established within ASD treatment, this is not the cas

Awarding Institution Edinburgh Napier University

Second Supervisor Iain McGregor

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