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). 

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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.

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.

Associate Dean for Admissions, Science Faculty

Stephen teaches computer graphics and gpu programming.