Overview
Topic status: We're looking for students to study this topic.
The Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) is a graphical grammar used to represent business process models. Typical BPMN diagrams are rendered using a 2D static, or partially animated graph. This static 2D representation is compact and clear, for experts in the area of Business Process Management, but is problematic for non-expert viewers. Process modelling professionals often report the difficulty of communicating a newly modelled business process to their clients. We believe that a 3D Virtual Environment should be used to model such diagrams, enhancing the insight offered by such diagrams to the native viewer due to the contextual information of a 3D model of the business.
A prototype editor is shown above on the right, with people collaboratively building a BPMN model. Students will help with the scripting and further development of the prototype BPMN editor within the Open Simulator 3D Virtual Environment. The prototype system will be extended with file handling capabilities and simple avatar animation approaches. The intention is to use the system in teaching BPMN to QUT project students. This project involves the use of leading edge 3D technology in the area of Business Process Management. Business Process Management is recognised as a major area of IT research and development by industry analysts. There has been much interest in the use of Virtual Environments for business applications. This project will equip you with knowledge of their potential use within commercial enterprises. You will be doing this project within an internationally influential research group, with many opportunities for interaction with major companies that will improve future career prospects.
Required Knowledge: some Business Process Modelling knowledge, general programming/scripting experience, 3D environment understanding useful, but not necessary.
- Study level
- PhD
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
- Please contact the supervisor.
Dr Ross Brown
