Visualization
Who We Are
We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers passionate about Data Visualization, a field that intersects art, science, and technology. We come together under the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics (LIDA) Visualization Programme. Our collective expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including computer science, earth & environment, engineering, food science & nutrition, geography and healthcare, languages, mathematics, medicine, politics & international studies, transport studies, the University high-performance computing team and the University Research and Innovation Service.
What We Do
Our focus is on advancing the field of data visualization through research, teaching, and impact activities. We aim to:
- Enhance teaching methodologies in data visualization, incorporating tools like Tableau, Power BI, and advanced R and Python libraries for a wide array of visualizations including geospatial and interactive 3D models.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations through workshops, seminars, and hackathons, fostering a rich learning and research environment.
Our activities include:
- Conducting a mapping exercise to audit the current state of visualization research, impact and teaching at Leeds.
- Organizing regular meetings and events, such as a unique interdisciplinary hackathon, to nurture connections and collaborations across campus.
- Developing resources and training for educators to improve data visualization literacy in both STEM and non-STEM fields.
Get involved
The Visualization Programme is an open platform for anyone interested in data visualization, regardless of their career stage – from PhD students to seasoned professors. Whether interested in participating in our events, contributing to them, or even leading a seminar, we welcome your involvement. Your perspective and expertise can contribute to the advancement of visualization programme at University of Leeds. To join us or learn more about our activities, please reach out to one of our founders.
Dr Layik Hama
Co-Founder
(School of Computing)
Dr Roger Beecham
Co-Founder
(School of Geography)
Professor Roy Ruddle
Co-Founder
(School of Computing)
Liqun Liu
Co-Founder
(School of Computing)