Data Science and Systems Modelling PhD; MPhil; MSc by Research

Program Overview

The Data Science and Systems Modelling research degree program at Abertay University explores the intersection of computer games and complex systems, utilizing data-driven models and large datasets. Potential career paths include academia, complex problem spaces, and modelling and visualization in various industries such as games, healthcare, and the environment.

Program Outline

Outline:

Data Science and Systems Modelling

is a research degree program offered by Abertay University. It covers a wide range of areas at the interface between computer games and complex systems, including physics, healthcare, and the environment.

Overarching Agenda:

• Construction of interactive, real-time, and playable simulations in both entertainment and non-entertainment contexts.
• Bringing complex systems models to life through simulation, i.e., digital twins.
• Enabling domain experts to investigate complex systems in an intuitive way.
• Supporting discovery of new insights.

Underpinning Technology:

• Data-driven models, including artificial intelligence (AI).
• Large real-world data sets.

Areas of Focus:

• How AI and neural networks can generate content for games.
• How data analytics can improve the player experience.

Potential Impact:

• Generating impact on challenging real-world problems.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Academia
• Complex problem spaces
• Modelling and visualization

Potential Work Settings:

• Wider society
• Games industry
• Healthcare
• Environment
• Physics

Career Impact:

• Unpacking complexity
• Addressing challenging real-world problems

Additional Notes:

• This research degree program is subject to the approval of the University.
• The program is cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary.
• Postgraduate students at the University will have access to research and development opportunities, as well as contact with professionals working within the games industry.