Lee Kent PhD
Hello! I'm Lee, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Toyoda Lab, University of Tokyo, where I explore the cutting edge of augmented virtuality and spatial computing. Previously, I worked as PhD and then PostDoc at the Design and Manufacturing Futures Lab at the University of Bristol. I have also completed an IET accredited graduate scheme.
My passion lies in crafting interactive and intuitive design tools that bridge the gap between complex technology and unconstrained creativity. Whether it's designing innovative systems or solving complex technical challenges, I bring a combination of technical expertise, organizational prowess, and a collaborative mindset to every project.
I've shared my research through 15+ academic publications, lectures and presentations at international conferences. This portfolio is a showcase of my work and journey - offering a glimpse into the projects, tools, and ideas that drive me. Thank you for stopping by, and feel free to get in touch!
Umbrella Quests
Adventures in the rain
Uni of Turku, Finland Collab
Smart cities getting wiser
ETLTC, Aizu-Wakamatsu
Conference Presenter
Archifuture Blog
Bilingual outputs
IoT Smart City Kyoto
Conference Delegate
Toyoda Lab
Building the Common Ground
University of Tokyo Postdoc
Joining THE University of Tokyo
Nozawaonsen, Japan
True life or anime origin story?
Save the Queen 2
Stealth puzzle game
Thesis Complete
Submitted and defended
Japanese Conjugation Practice
Algorithmising grammar
Game Engines for Research
Lecture on anything but games
Our/AR Lab
Pronounce it how you like
ICED Gothenburg
Conference presenter
Prox and Reverie
Lead XR Consultant for startup
Photospheres for Home Safety
Discovering hazards in the home
Save The Queen
A 3D chess-based puzzle game
3D Printing
The home fab lab expands
Booknook
Exploring the laser cutter capability
In Charge of a Laser
Building a home fab lab
The First Slice
VR Fantasy Foodtruck Sim
Wholemeal Reality
A trio/team for game jams
NAIST Research Exchange
The lab that built the core of ARCore!
MR Lab Designer
Lab Designer San
3D Catan
Personal project and purpose
VR Lab Residency
Joining the local VR community
City Blocks 2
City Blocks in the world
Build London: Epic Games
Invited to demo project!
ICED Delft
Conference presenter and demo
AVR Salento
Conference presenter with demo
Digital 2Winning
Reconfigurable Controller
IEEEVR
Conf Presenter + Student Volunteer
Unreal Academy
Game engine for everything but games
City Blocks
XR + Lego for urban design
Sheepherding Experience
VR on a quadbike!
Level Design and Viz
Exploring Unreal set design
gARden
Early prototype testing early AR
Wholemeal Sandwiches
Early prototype testing early VR
Immersive Forest
Situating a 2D animation into 3D space
STEM Outreach
Building an electronics orchestra
Air Guitar
Fretless Guitar with 3D strings
Cisco University Challenge
Hackathon Winners!