Development of Intelligent Environments research group

Our Research Group develops innovations related to Intelligent Environments. These systems use networks of sensors and actuators within physical spaces to benefit different sectors of society.

Intelligent Environments can operate at different scales. Examples include:

  • Smart Cities at a large scale
  • Smart Campuses at a medium scale
  • Smart Homes, Smart Classrooms, and Smart Offices at a smaller scale
  • personalised systems that include wearable sensing and actuation devices.

Possible applications include health, general well-being, education, and other areas where context-aware technology can benefit citizens.

Contact:

Staff Profile: Prof Juan Carlos Augusto (Director)
Email:  J.Augusto@mdx.ac.uk 

Group members

Juan Carlos Augusto

Prof Juan Carlos Augusto

Professor of Computer Science

Ali Khoshkholghi

Dr Ali Khoshkholghi

Senior Lecturer in Computing Science

Serengul Smith

Prof Serengul Smith

Professor & DoP Intelligent & Interactive Systems

Mark Springett

Dr Mark Springett

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Halil Yetgin

Dr Halil Yetgin

Lecturer in Computing Science

  • Almaas Ali
  • Stelios Kapetanakis
  • Zia Lallmahomed
  • Shahedur Rahman
  • Aditya Santokee.

Adjunct Members

  • Liang Liu
  • Emma Ward.

Current Ph.D./M.Sc./Visiting Researchers

  • Stephen Hall (2020-2027)
  • Babak Mohajer (2025-2031)
  • Chizurum Nwachukwu (2025-2026)
  • Mrinal Sharma (2024-2030)
  • Manos Stafylarakis (2024-2030).

Research Areas

  • Intelligent Environments Design and Development
  • Context-Aware Computing
  • Core concepts of Ambient Intelligence, Smart Environments, Pervasive Computing, Ubiquitous Computing, Person-Centric
  • Computing, Internet of Things, and Sensor-based Computing
  • Applications that support health, well-being, learning, safety, and other benefits to society
  • Technologies such as Wearable Computing, Ambient Assisted Living, Smart Homes, Smart Classrooms, Smart Campus, and Smart Cities
  • The societal impact of sensing technology applications.

Methods

We work at every stage, from fundamental theoretical concepts to system development and validation. We also deploy systems within society.

Our group includes experts in the design, development, and deployment of systems in this field. We combine several methods and tools to create solutions with stakeholders.

Examples of funders

  • European Commission
  • EPSRC
  • Innovate UK
  • The Royal Society
  • British Academy
  • GLL.

Get involved

Students interested in undertaking a PhD or gaining research assistant experience should contact staff directly. Contact details are available on individual staff profiles. Students can also contact Prof Juan Carlos Augusto.

Participating in research

To take part in any of our current studies, please contact the relevant research team directly. Contact details are available on individual staff profiles. You can also contact Prof Juan Carlos Augusto.

For more information about our activities, outputs, and impact on society, visit our Research Group webpage in the Department of Computer Science.