MEET THE TEAM

Jim leads on the engagement of organisations and research opportunities into the facility and build awareness of the centre across industry and the region.

Phil leads on all research and innovation projects at XPLOR.   With over 20 years experience in the Creative Industries, from Arena scale live event touring, to AI and Virtual Production. 

Matt leads on all bespoke project design & prototyping support for XPLOR. Matt uses AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, CATIA, 3DS Max, Keyshot and Revit. 

Tyler works across the XPLOR innovation portfolio with skills including AI, Programming, Unreal Engine and Systems Development.

Peter leads on all project development support of software/control systems design and development including automation & mechatronics engineering. Peter uses a wide range of software including PILZ Configurator, Beckhoff Twincat and Solidworks.

David is responsible for overseeing research projects at XPLOR, with extensive experience in many Creative Industry technologies and a member of the IOA institute of Acoustics.

James works with Chris in XPLOR’s XR and Virtual Production Team. James uses software such as Disguise, Unreal, Unity, Notch as well as exploring new technologies that are introduced to the world of virtual production.

Miles leads on the creation and development of our partnerships with organisations in the live events and creative industries. 

Richard heads the Business Development drive at XPLOR - developing capacity for their Centre for Virtual Production based in Yorkshire.