Digital Twins for Enhanced Facilities Management and User Experience

About the Project

This interdisciplinary project aims to investigate the integration of digital technologies and energy-efficient solutions to develop climate-responsive and adaptable buildings to enhance the experience of diverse users. This research will focus on a case study to identify why a digital twin is needed and what issues it will attempt to address. It will identify the benefits of using a digital twin in this case study as well as the impact it will have on key stakeholders. It will also explore the anticipated barriers or challenges that would need to be addressed. The methodology will involve using existing data sets and image capture technology.

This exceptional project will be in collaboration with an engineering software company that offers a comprehensive suite of software for creating and managing digital twins, which can be used to support educational and research initiatives. These tools have the potential to be combined into a wide range of taught and research learning contexts to increase exploratory research and data-informed decisions.

Academic qualifications

A first degree (at least a 2.2) ideally in Architecture, architectural technology, architectural engineering, facility management or any built environment, engineering, or computer science related degree.

English language requirement

IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted.

Essential attributes:

• Good fundamental knowledge of 3D modelling, data capture, digital twins, and computer science.
• Competent in using digital twins’ tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong motivation, with evidence of independent research skills relevant to the project
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable attributes:

• Knowledge of architectural design and the built environment

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Completed application form
• CV
• 2 academic references, using the Postgraduate Educational Reference Form (download)
• Research project outline of 2 pages (list of references excluded). The outline may provide details about:
  1. Background and motivation of the project. The motivation, explaining the importance of the project, should be supported also by relevant literature. You can also discuss the applications you expect for the project results.
  2. Research questions or objectives.
  3. Methodology: types of data to be used, approach to data collection, and data analysis methods.
  4. List of references.
• Statement no longer than 1 page describing your motivations and fit with the project.
• Evidence of proficiency in English (if appropriate)

To be considered, the application must use the advertised title as project title

For informal enquiries about this PhD project, please contact Associate Prof. Suha Jaradat - S.Jaradat@napier.ac.uk