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Alejandro Andres Veliz Reyes

Associate Professor in Digital Design

University of Plymouth

Plymouth, Reino Unido

Líneas de Investigación


Prototipado y fabrication digital. Especificamente investigo intersecciones entre las areas de robotica, desarrollo de software y diseno industrial y arquitectonico.

Educación

  •  Arquitectura (Diseño Digital), UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. Reino Unido, 2015
  •  Ciencias de la Arquitectura, UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA. Chile, 2006

Experiencia Académica

  •   Docente Part Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2008 - 2010

  •   Docente Part Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE MAGALLANES

    Ingenieria

    Punta Arenas, Chile

    2008 - 2009

  •   Graduate Teaching Assistant Full Time

    UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

    Built Environment

    Manchester, Reino Unido

    2010 - 2013

  •   Teaching Assistant Part Time

    UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

    Architecture

    Liverpool, Reino Unido

    2013 - 2014

  •   Lecturer in Digital Design Full Time

    UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

    Arts and Humanities

    Plymouth, Chile

    2014 - A la fecha

  •   Associate Professor in Digital Design Full Time

    UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

    Reino Unido

    2019 - A la fecha

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Arquitecto (Direccion de Arquitectura) Full Time

    MOP Chile (XII Region)

    Chile

    2009 - 2009

Formación de Capital Humano


Postgraduate research supervision
2019-23: Mohammad Al-Haj Baddar, PhD in Architecture (2nd supervisor): “A criticism of the profile of the architecture of Jordan: The stakeholders, the processes, the outcomes.” University of Plymouth.
2017-21: Ricky Burke, PhD in Architecture (Director of Studies): “The role of virtual and digital tools in development of inclusive environments for vulnerable people.” University of Plymouth.
2018-19: Daniel Rayson, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Representing (for) the Client: How can the implementation of advancing communicative technologies improve the architectural design process by strengthening and valuing the input of the client” University of Plymouth.
2017-18: Samantha Hamilton, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Re-evaluating tectonics in the case of Frank Gehry” University of Plymouth.
2017-18: Charlie Glenton, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Wikihouse Favela: The opportunities and constraints of digital fabrication in the slums” University of Plymouth.
2017-18: Eva Pontika, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Feeling our way through the digital age: The phenomenology of the digitally fabricated material” University of Plymouth.
2017-18: Emma Warren, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Are CAD technologies sufficiently developed to design a lighting solution in a virtual environment software with the intention to improve the users mental health?” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Evangelina Antoniou, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Dialogical exchange between people in a digitally represented environment.” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Thomas Barstow, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Digital democracy?” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Hui Ken Chong, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Digital surrogacy.” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Denitsa Dimitrova, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Datascapes: an alternative representation tool for mapping cities.” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Matthew Norris, Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Dialogism in architecture: Creating discussion through interactive architectural modelling.” University of Plymouth.
2016-17: Triantafyllia Zacharoglou , Masters in Architecture (MArch): “Encouraging face to face interactions in public realm through cyberspace.” University of Plymouth.

Research line management
Alfred Wilmot (Graduate from the MEng Robotics programme)
Jonathan Weadon (Graduate from the MEng Robotics programme)

Course Director
MA Integrated Design Innovation, University of Plymouth.
MSc Integrated Design Innovation, University of Plymouth.
BA Digital Design and Engineering, University of Plymouth.
BSc Digital Design and Engineering, University of Plymouth.


Difusión y Transferencia


01.2020: Project “Self-adaptable robot assisted manufacturing in intelligent sustainable work cells” showcased at the University of Plymouth 2020 Research Festival.
10.2019: Collaboration with designer Tom Duggan (robotically 3D printed clay artifacts) exhibited at the “Alchemy in Arts” exhibition, Tate St Ives, October-November 2019 (Link).
06.2019: Member of the Creative panel at Venturefest South West 2019, 17.06.2019.
04.2019: Project “Self-adaptable robot assisted manufacturing in intelligent sustainable work cells” (award announcement): EPSON UK, Further Education, Skills and Work Based Learning, University of Plymouth, Robotics Tomorrow, Innovation Post Italy, Automation Praxis Germany.
2018: Student project “Plymouth Hyperloop Station” by Greg Wotton submitted for RIBA President Medals’ Award, Royal Institute of British Architects.
2017: Project “Augmented vernacular: embedding digital practices into traditional cob construction techniques”, appearances in media: Chartered Institute of Building (2017). "Research projects selected after record entries", Chartered Institute of Building (2017). Bowen Jenkins Legacy Research Fund Grant.
09.2017: 21st Digital Research in the Humanities and Arts Conference (Member of the Organising Committee). Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Plymouth.
01.2016: Projects “Augmented Pedagogies” and “Digital Learning Suite”, in: INSIDEOUT Exhibition & “State of the profession” Symposium. Royal Institute of British Architects and University of Plymouth.
05.2014: Provoke PhD Seminar Series: Research Methods (Organisation). Liverpool School of Architecture, University of Liverpool.
2010: Design Studio “Juan Fernández reconstruction proposals”, in: XVII National Biennale of Architecture “8.8 Reconstrucción”, Chile.



 

Article (10)

A multimodal study of augmented reality in the architectural design studio
Codesign principles for the effective development of digital heritage extended reality systems for health interventions in rural communities
Socio-spatial relationships in design of residential care homes for people living with dementia diagnoses: a grounded theory approach
Staff perceptions towards virtual reality-motivated treadmill exercise for care home residents: a qualitative feedback study with key stakeholders and follow-up interview with technology developer
3D printing system for earth-based construction: Case study of cob
Development of a 3D printing system for earth-based materials
3D printing of cob: Thermal Performance Assessment
Negotiated matter: A robotic exploration of craft-driven innovation
Thermal performance exploration of 3D printed cob
Augmented modelling in the design studio: Augmented pedagogies

ConferencePaper (10)

Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported 3D printing system for cob structures
Computing craft: development of a robotically-supported cob 3D printing system
Computing craft: Early development of a robotically-supported cob 3D printing system
Hybrid architecture: Coupling structural understanding and architectural education
An Innovative Approach to Technology Mediated Architectural Design Education - A framework for a web-based Socio-cognitive Ecosystem.
Dialogues between physical and virtual modelling methods on architectural design.
Paths between real and virtual environments within a BIM-based scheme.
Bridging the gap in constraint-based design
Digital design of reconstruction proposals in Chile
Visual programming of customizable building components: Review of three academic experiences

Proyecto (4)

E-Health Productivity & Innovation in Cornwall (EPIC2)
Automation Fellowship (Academic Fellow), South West Creative Technology Network
Self-adaptable robot assisted manufacturing in intelligent sustainable work cells
Computing craft: manufacturing of cob structures using robotically controlled 3D printing
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Alejandro Veliz

Associate Professor in Digital Design

School of Art, Design and Architecture

University of Plymouth

Plymouth, Reino Unido