Dr Thomas Stead

Overview

Tom works in the Computer Science department in the Centre for Human Computer Interaction and Design and teaches on the MSc in Human Computer Interaction and Design and the MSc in Computer Games Technology.

He holds a BSc in Product Design, and an MSc in Smart Design, both from Nottingham Trent University. His doctoral research, undertaken at Brunel University of London, investigated design processes for the development of novel, self-use molecular diagnostic devices for infectious disease. Following his PhD, Tom worked as an interaction designer in industry and as a postdoctoral research fellow investigating medical device design at Nottingham Trent University and University College London. Before joining City St George's, Tom investigated the deployment and use of digital twins in the automotive development process at the University of Bath. 

In his research, Tom is interested in how to create, deploy and interact with digital twins in industrial, medical and environmental applications, how to improve UX for science and technology applications and how to interact effectively with AI in educational settings. 

Qualifications

• PhD Design, Brunel University London, United Kingdom, Apr 2013 – Nov 2017

• MSc Smart Design, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom, Sep 2011 – Sep 2012

• BSc Product Design, Nottingham Trent University, Sep 2003 – May 2006

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