Projects (7)

Leveraging Deepfake AI for Generating Realistic Avatars and Conversational Data for Hearing-Aid Development and Evaluation Apr 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2027
Note: This is a new 3.5 year research project approved for (50%) funding (at the UKRI rate) by global hearing-aid manufacturers, Sonova (https://www.sonova.com/en), who are key industry collaborators on our our EPSRC funded COG-MHEAR programme (led b... Read More about Leveraging Deepfake AI for Generating Realistic Avatars and Conversational Data for Hearing-Aid Development and Evaluation.

AI Generated Soundscapes for 360-Virtual Production Sep 23, 2024 - Mar 28, 2025
The collaborative project between Napier University and Black Goblin aims to pioneer AI-generated soundscapes for application in 360 virtual production. The project will explore the ethical sourcing and design and feature extractions of audiovisual d... Read More about AI Generated Soundscapes for 360-Virtual Production.

Tool development for the assessment of European flat oyster restoration success using eDNA, acoustics and visual surveys Sep 4, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
Project dedicated to eDNA analysis, which is possible with the awarded funding from SMEEF (Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund). The eDNA have been taken from European Flat Oyster Beds and will be analysed through the bioinformatic compan... Read More about Tool development for the assessment of European flat oyster restoration success using eDNA, acoustics and visual surveys.

Central Belt Net Zero Accelerator HUB Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2027
This is an EPSRC Placed Based Impact Accelerator Proposal being led by University of Edinburgh with a collaborating academic consortium of University of Glasgow, University of West of Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University.

This IAA... Read More about Central Belt Net Zero Accelerator HUB.

Winners and Losers in Altered Oceans: Species Interactions Under Anthropogenic Stress Mar 1, 2025 - Feb 29, 2028

Sound Design pipeline for cross-platform 360 virtual productions Sep 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
With the increasing formats and devices for spatial audio in 360 VPs, the question of the most efficient way to deliver spatial audio becomes more complex. Being aware of audience perception and preferences is fundamental to delivering immersive 360... Read More about Sound Design pipeline for cross-platform 360 virtual productions.

Soil, water & hydrology monitoring using technologies to reduce pollution Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Combining satellite information, national datasets and on the ground measurements to model runoff improve fertiliser application to improve soil health and reduce river pollution.