MediaLab works at the intersection of multimedia research, cultural heritage technologies, intelligent content processing and human-centred digital experiences. The lab connects long-standing expertise in 2D/3D digitisation and cultural documentation with current work on AI, digital twins, immersive media, accessibility and language/content technologies.
Research Themes
3D Digitisation and Digital Heritage
High-quality 2D/3D digitisation, 3D reconstruction, photogrammetry, scanning, multispectral recording and workflows for cultural heritage documentation.
Digital Twins for Cultural Heritage
Reactive and diagnostic digital twins for monuments, sites and cultural assets, combining sensing, imaging, semantics and AI-supported monitoring.
Intelligent Multimedia and AI
Machine learning, multimodal analysis, computer vision, metadata enrichment, content-based retrieval and AI-supported interpretation of complex media.
Virtual Museums, XR and Interaction
Interactive 3D environments, virtual exhibitions, augmented and virtual reality, visitor experiences and creative applications for culture, education and tourism.
Accessibility and Inclusive Cultural Content
Technologies that make cultural heritage and multimedia content more accessible, including inclusive interaction, assistive cultural experiences and educational applications.
Recent Activity
The research themes above are reflected in the lab’s project portfolio, recent project news and publication record. See Projects, Publications and Media for examples, demos and public-facing material.