Personal Statement
Dr. Simon Campion serves as the Visualisation Lead at the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre and Digital Innovation Facility, where he has consistently demonstrated leadership in immersive technologies and interactive visualisation. With over 25 years of experience, He has led innovative projects that have advanced research and commercial applications across multiple sectors.

Dr. Campion manages two state-of-the-art facilities, including the University’s mixed reality lab within the Digital Innovation Facility and the XR facility at the UK National Centre for Digital Heritage. Leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and artists, he has driven research and delivered bespoke industry solutions.

He excels in leading the development of virtual environments, serious games, educational simulations, and architectural and product visualisation. His proficiency in leading-edge software, alongside expertise in hardware systems including CAVEs, panoramic screens, and motion capture technologies, positions him as a leader in the immersive visualisation domain.

With a career spanning over two decades, He has consistently taken projects from concept to completion, specialising in real-time graphics for both commercial and research ventures. His work exemplifies a unique blend of technical acumen, creativity, and a dedication to advancing knowledge and applications in immersive technology and visualisation.

By aligning research innovation with practical applications, Dr. Campion continues to push the boundaries of digital innovation and immersive visualisation, driving impactful solutions for academia and industry alike.

Research Overview
Research:
Dr. Campion has worked upon projects funded by UKSPF, ERDF, EPSRC, AHRC, InnovateUK, HEIF, Epic Games and Meta. His latest projects at the University of Liverpool are -

Digital Avatars:
Dr. Campion co-leads a Meta Grant project, Bridging Worlds, which develops parametric avatar control tools for neurodiverse individuals.

UK National Centre for Digital Heritage:
Dr. Campion co-leads the AHRC-funded initiative to establish the UK’s Centre for Digital Heritage Research.

Grants:
Meta Grant - Bridging worlds (Co-lead)
AHRC UK Centre for Digital Heritage Research (co-lead)

Awards:
BEST APPLICATION PAPER AWARDBEST APPLICATION PAPER AWARD
Issued by EuroXR - 20TH EUROXR INTERNATIONALCONFERENCE 2023 · Jan 2024
Associated with University of Liverpool

Epic MegaGrant
Issued by Epic Games · Jan 2021Issued by Epic Games · Jan 2021
Associated with THINKlab University of Salford

BIM Project of the year
Issued by Constructing Excellence National Awards 2016
Associated with The University of Salford

RESEARCH PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Issued by Times Higher Education Awards 2016
Associated with The University of Salford (Part of Prof. Mike Wood's winning team)

BIM Project of the Year
Issued by North West Regional Construction Award 2016
Associated with The University of Salford