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David Ed Edwards
Master of Science by Research
Investigating the application of video game design and the associated technologies in the context of wildlife simulation
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Introduction
My work broadly focuses on the application of videogame design and the associated technologies in the investigation of marine wildlife.
Additional affiliations
August 2018 - July 2021
Position
- Technical Specialist for Visualiation and Simulation
Description
- My role at Staffordshire University became further specialised following significant investment into its digitisation facilities. As the dedicated Technical Specialist for Visualisation and Simulation, my responsibilities included the development of learning materials and undertaking both commercial and research projects related to laser scanning, structured light scanning, Lidar, 3D photogrammetry and motion capture.
August 2016 - July 2018
Position
- Technical Specialist for Games and Visual Effects
Description
- I helped students destined for greatness in digital entertainment industries. I did so through technical instruction, developing specialist equipment and on the odd occasion, a soft, stern voice, advising that yes - they really should back things up.
Education
September 2020 - May 2022
Staffordshire University
Field of study
- Computer Science
September 2003 - May 2006
Publications
Publications (11)
How similar do humans behave to great white sharks when hunting cape fur seals? This question was the focus of my Master of Science by Research (Computing Science) completed at Staffordshire University, 2023. Using Unreal Engine 4, I built a videogame based on published research of great white sharks hunting cape fur seals and invited participants...
Risk-induced fear effects exerted by top predators are pervasive in terrestrial and marine systems, with lasting impacts on ecosystem structure and function. The loss of top predators can disrupt ecosystems and trigger trophic cascades, but the introduction of novel apex predators into ecosystems is not well understood. We documented the emigration...
Predation is a primary selection pressure contributing to both the morphological and behavioral adaptations of organisms (Brodie 1983, Lima and Dill 1990). However, studying the anti‐predator behaviors of aquatic taxa such as sea turtles is currently limited by the difficulty of observing the natural behaviors of free‐ranging individuals at sea (He...
Results from this study of the white shark Carcharodon carcharias include measurements obtained using a novel photographic method that reveal significant differences between the sexes in the relationship between tooth cuspidity and shark total length, and a novel ontogenetic change in male tooth shape. Males exhibit broader upper first teeth and in...
Sharks and rays are among the most important of marine megafauna as they are ecologically vital predators. However, most species are threatened and over exploited. Identifying core-habitats and movement patterns within aggregation areas is critical for conservation and management efforts. White sharks are threatened globally and considered at risk...
Original source: www.sharkwatchsa.com/projects/great-white-habitat
Originally published on http://www.sharkwatchsa.com/projects/agents-of-seal/
South Africa is reputed to host the world’s largest remaining population of white sharks, yet no studies have accurately
determined a population estimate based on mark-recapture of live individuals. We used dorsal fin photographs (fin IDs) to
identify white sharks in Gansbaai, South Africa, from January 2007 – December 2011. We used the computer pr...
Study shark ‘Demon’, demonstrating signficant change in the lower three quarters of the trailing edge. Despite having a large injury to the trailing ege of the dorsal fin, the fin identification can still be matched by using the shape of the leading edge and the top quarter of the fin.
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