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Biography
Stephen's research interests include Molecular Graphics, Scientific Visualisation, VR, Haptics, Collision Detection and GPU programming. He is interested in the application of graphics techniques to Cultural Heritage, scientific visualisation and virtual training simulations. His research into haptic rendering led to a book chapter on the subject included in the book titled "Haptic Rendering: Foundations, Algorithms and Applications" edited by Ming Lin and Miguel Otaduy. His research in Molecular Graphics has led to software for interactive molecular docking (available here: https://dockit.uk).
Stephen Laycock's Google Scholar Citations
I always welcome email enquiries from potential PhD students. Our research opportunities allow you to search for projects and scholarships and there is further information about becoming a Postgraduate Research student at UEA here
I am also very pleased to discuss research or industry collaborations particularly where you have large problems where a GPU parallel solution could accelerate your work-flow.
Career
Stephen gained a First Class degree in Computing Science in 2001 from the School of Information Systems (now known as the School of Computing Sciences), UEA. He was awarded a PhD titled "The Haptic Rendering of Tools in a Virtual Environment" from the School of Computing Sciences, UEA in 2005. His research was selected for presentation at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in 2005.
Stephen was appointed as a Lecturer in January 2005, promoted to Senior Lecturer in August 2012 and to Professor of Computer Graphics in August 2024.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Dean for Admissions, Science Faculty
Teaching Interests
Stephen teaches computer graphics and gpu programming.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The Haptic Rendering of Tools in a Virtual Environment, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Bachelor of Science, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jan 2001
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Digital Preservation and Immersive Heritage
Wang, C., Roebuck, T., Laycock, S. & Ma, Y.
31/03/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Internal Funding › AHRC IAA Fund
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Smart Environments Research Facility
Aung, M. H., Bagnall, T., Buckley, O., Cawley, G., Day, A., De La Iglesia, B., Finlayson, G., Harvey, R., Huber, K., Kulinskaya, E., Laycock, S., Lines, J., Mackiewicz, M., Milner, B., Moulton, V., Parr, G., Ren, E. & Wang, W.
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
10/01/20 → 8/07/22
Project: Research
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GPU-Accelerated 3D Visualisation and Analysis of Migratory Behaviour of Long Lived Birds
1/10/17 → 31/08/21
Project: Training
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CropQuant - The Next Generation Crop Monitoring Workstation for Precision Agriculture
1/02/16 → 31/01/17
Project: Research
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Adaptive GPU-accelerated force calculation for interactive rigid molecular docking using haptics
Iakovou, G., Hayward, S. & Laycock, S. D., Sept 2015, In: Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling. 61, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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3-D visualisation, printing, and volume determination of the tracheal respiratory system in the adult desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria
Greco, M., Bell, D., Woolnough, L., Laycock, S., Corps, N., Mortimore, D. & Hudson, D., 1 Jul 2014, In: Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 152, 1, p. 42-51Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Augmenting graphical user interfaces with haptic assistance for motion-impaired operators
Asque, C., Day, A. & Laycock, S., 2014, In: International Journal of Human-Computer Studies. 72, 10-11, p. 689-703 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A real-time proximity querying algorithm for haptic-based molecular docking
Iakovou, G., Hayward, S. & Laycock, S., 3 May 2014, In: Faraday Discussions. 169, p. 359-377 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GPU accelerated generation of digitally reconstructed radiographs for 2D/3D image registration
Dorgham, O. M., Laycock, S. D. & Fisher, M. H., 2012, In: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 59, 9, p. 2594-2603 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
50 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Biophysics and Physicobiology, Editors' choice award 2017
Hayward, Steven (Recipient), Laycock, Stephen (Recipient) & Iakovou, George (Recipient), 20 Sept 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)