Dr. Colin Dalton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Colin J Dalton is a Senior Academic Fellow at the University of Bristol's Visual Information Laboratory and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science. His research interests focus on visual effects and animation production, where he collaborates with computer vision researchers to explore the capture and representation of motion. He is also the Undergraduate Programme Director and is dedicated to improving pedagogical practices in creative design processes that apply science and engineering principles to animation production. Colin actively engages in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specifically in the areas of computer graphics and animation. He has been recognized for his contributions to education, receiving the University Teaching and Learning Award in 2011 for excellence in education. Colin has presented lectures at various national and international events and institutions, enhancing the academic community's understanding of animation and visual effects.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol

Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate levels focusing on computer graphics and animation.

Awards

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University Teaching and Learning Award

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.