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May Bassanino
Dr May Bassanino
postal addressThink Lab , Maxwell Building, University of Salford, The Crescent, Greater Manchester, M5 4WT.
email addressm.n.bassanino@salford.ac.uk
telephone0161 2956563
Key Memberships
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Member of Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law & the Built Environment
From August 2007 to September 2010.
Member of School: School of the Built Environment
From August 2007 to present.
Member of School: College of Science & Technology
From August 2007 to present.
Associate Member of Research Institute: Research Institute for the Built & Human Environment (BuHu)
From March 2008 to September 2009.
Associate Member of Research Centre: Salford Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI)
From October 2009 to present.
Profile Summary

May is an architect, with experience both in the UK and the Middle East. May received her M.Arch in 1993, followed by her PhD in 1999 in Architecture from the University of Liverpool. May’s doctoral studies in CAD investigated the effect that presentation techniques can have on the perception of computer-generated architectural images. May worked at the School of Architecture at the University of Sheffield between 1999 and 2004. She then joined the University of Salford in 2007. Her research interests include Computer Aided Design (CAD); the briefing and design process; collaborative working; and open innovation in the ecosystem. Recent projects include FIRM (A Framework for Innovation and Research in MediaCityUK), CoSpaces and UCI (Uniting Construction Information).

Key Qualifications
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1999
PhD in Architecture The Perception of Computer Generated Architectural Images (from The University of Liverpool).
1993
M.Arch in Architecture null (from The University of Liverpool).
1991
B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering (First) null (from Baghdad University).
Key Publications
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Refereed Journal Articles
2003
Jan
Lawson, B & Bassanino, M & Phiri, M & Worthington, J 2003, 'Intentions, Practices and Aspirations: Understanding Learning in Design', Design Studies, 24, pp.327-339.
Papers in Published Conference Proceedings
2010
Jan
Bassanino, M & Wu, K & Yao, J & Khosrowshahi, F & Fernando, T & Skjærbæk, J 2010, The Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality on Visualisation for a Design Review in Construction, in: 'Proceddings of the BuiltViz 10 Conference ', IEEE Computer Society, London, UK, pp.585-589.
2009
Jan
Gautier, G & Kubaski, S & Bassanino, M & Fernando, T 2009, Solving the human problem: investigation of a collaboration culture, in: 'I-2009 International Conference on Interoperability for Enterprise Software and Applications China (IESA 2009) ', Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE ) , Beijing , China. Conference details: I-ESA Conference.abstract
2009
Jan
Bassanino, M & Gautier, G & Wu, K-C- & Fernando, T 2009, 'An Innovation Approach to Improve Collaboration in a Futuristic Design Review', #Global Innovation in Construction Conference proceedings##The University of Loughborough#Loughborough#UK.
2008
Jan
Bassanino, M & Underwood, J & Allen, T & Khosrowshahi, F & Stokes, E 2008, Towards Developing an Industry led Educational Framework Using Lean Approach, in: '16th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction', The University of Salford, Manchester, UK, pp.281-286.
2008
Jan
Hinrichs, E & Bassanino, M & Piddington, C & Gautier, G & Khosrowshahi, F & Fernando, T & Skjærbæk, J 2008, Mobile Maintenance Workspaces: Solving Unforeseen Events on Construction Sites More Efficiently, in: 'eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Conference', Taylor and Francis Group, Sophia-Antipolis, France..
2008
Jan
Gautier, G & Piddington, C & Bassanino, M & Fernando, T & Skjærbæk, J 2008, Futuristic design review in the construction industry, in: 'eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Conference', Taylor and Francis Group, Sophia-Antipolis, France, pp.625-633.
2003
Jan
Bassanino, M & Phiri, M & Lawson, B & Worthington, J 2003, Management Tools and Diagnostic Techniques to Foster Learning, in: 'The Bear 2003 CIB W89 International Conference on Building Education and Research', The University of Salford, Salford, UK.
2003
Jan
Bassanino, M & Male, S & Lawson, B & Till, J & Worthington, J 2003, Developing new modules for Design and Management, in: 'Building the Link Conference', Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.
1999
Jan
Bassanino, M & Brown, A 1999, Computer Generated Architectural Images: a comparative study, in: 'Architectural Computing from Turning to 2000, 17th Conference of eCAADe', The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
1996
Jan
Brown, A & Bassanino, M 1996, Human interpretation of computer generated architectural images, in: 'CAD and Creativity; Approaches to Computer Aided Architectural Composition¿', Technical University of Bialystok (PL), Bialystok, Poland.