Overview
Background
I'm an immersive technology researcher developing novel approaches to 3D experiences and research from the perspective of a multimedia creative artist. With a diverse foundation in music production, composition, audio engineering, and game development, I spearhead initiatives that harness creative works for positive societal and environmental impact.
Current projects include:
- Algorithm validation and procedure generation for LiDAR scanning techniques to enable more accurate biodiversity and biomass calculations,
- Prototyping first-person 360 camera technologies and co-producing 360VR simulations for domestic and family violence prevention and education, and
- Investigating AI NPC interactions within immersive simulations to develop interpersonal capabilities within complex situations.
Availability
- Dr Josh Rivory is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Music Composition, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Music Composition, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Virtual, Augmented, and Extended Reality
Developing immersive experiences that solve real-world problems through creative media production and game development.
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Photogrammetry, 3D Modelling, and Digital Twins
Developing 3D models of the real-world to solve unique problems.
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Music Technology and Production
Innovative audio/music projects that stretch the limits of sonic experience and/or blend unique inter-disciplinary perspectives.
Research impacts
The development of 360VR simulations for domestic and family violence education and prevention has resulted in:
- Completion of CSIRO ON Prime program to identify amplification opportunities,
- A pipeline of industry workshops based on the created materials, and
- Inter-institutional utilisation in Social Work education initiatives.
Works
Search Professor Josh Rivory’s works on UQ eSpace
2026
Journal Article
RayExtract: A fast, scalable method for tree volume reconstruction from terrestrial laser scanning
Devereux, Timothy, Lowe, Thomas, Rivory, Joshua, Bohn Reckziegel, Rafael, Calders, Kim, Aryal, Raja Ram, Eaton, Glen, Cooper, Zane, Levick, Shaun, Phinn, Stuart and Woodgate, William (2026). RayExtract: A fast, scalable method for tree volume reconstruction from terrestrial laser scanning. Remote Sensing of Environment, 334 115162, 1-19. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2025.115162
2023
Other Outputs
Returning to reality: a portfolio and reflective exegesis exploring the creation of interactive musical compositions within physical and virtual immersive environments
Rivory, Joshua J. (2023). Returning to reality: a portfolio and reflective exegesis exploring the creation of interactive musical compositions within physical and virtual immersive environments. PhD Thesis, School of Music, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/87f481f
2023
Other Outputs
Bob & Fay
Rivory, Josh, Schaffer, Krystal, Meares, Ben, Fleming, Michael, Martin, Neil and Fenton, David (2023). Bob & Fay. Toowoomba, QLD, Australia: University of Southern Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Rory
Rivory, Josh, Schaffer, Krystal, Meares, Ben, Knie, Amy, Fleming, Michael, Martin, Neil and Fenton, David (2023). Rory. Toowoomba, QLD, Australia: University of Southern Queensland.
2023
Other Outputs
Rose
Rivory, Josh, Schaffer, Krystal, Meares, Ben, Fleming, Michael, Martin, Neil and Fenton, David (2023). Rose. Toowoomba, QLD, Australia: University of Southern Queensland.
2020
Conference Publication
Interactive Space as a Signal Processing Device
Boychenko, K. V., Rivory, J., Boychenko, I. V. and Kudryashova, A. Yu. (2020). Interactive Space as a Signal Processing Device. 2020 Systems of Signal Synchronization, Generating and Processing in Telecommunications (SYNCHROINFO), Svetlogorsk, Russia, 1-3 July 2020. Piscataway, NJ United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. doi: 10.1109/SYNCHROINFO49631.2020.9166033
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Josh Rivory is:
- Available for supervision
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