Makerspace
The DRAGEN Lab Makerspace is a collaborative interdisciplinary space that facilitates innovation-related research pertinent to the areas of Digital Humanities, Historical Studies, Museum Studies and Public Space Usage through the adaptation of emerging technologies. The DRAGEN Lab Makerspace has several ongoing research projects which explore the creation of new methodologies in the beforementioned areas. The main aim of Makerspace is to bridge the fields of humanities and STEM through conducting world-class academic research.
Active Research Areas
Technology Adaptation in the Field of Museum Studies
DRAGEN lab’s Makerspace is interested in the adoption of technologies and algorithms which assist museums with better planning and analysis of their upcoming exhibitions. A better understanding of museum visitors’ behaviour, likes and dislikes is a detrimental factor in exhibition curation field, which could be better understood using emerging technologies.
Additive Manufacturing Adaptation in the Field of Medieval Studies
The Makerspace is actively experimenting with methods involving the incorporation of 3D scanning and 3D printing in the field of medieval studies research. Endeavour surrounding historical artifacts from this timeframe is one of the primary fields of research for the Makerspace.
Photogrammetric methods adaptation in the Field of Medieval Studies
This project focuses on adapting technologies such as 3D scanning and Laser scanning for documentation of historical artifacts. This project aims to utilize these technologies for broader sharing of historical knowledge with experts in this field and the general public.
Technology Resources
High-Performance Computing units
Edge computing devices
Professional grade 3D scanner technology
Professional grade 3D printers
Digital microfilm scanners