• Organisation MOD

Why did you choose Cranfield?

Cranfield Shrivenham is so well integrated with MOD that it was a natural choice. Having completed the ‘Simulation and Modelling’ MSc I’d made contact with Dr Venkat Sastry and Dr Trevor Ringrose, and they both helped me refine my ideas for further study.

The Modelling and Simulation Group under Johnathon Seale was also an area that aligns with the PhD topic of ‘Crowdsourcing with Serious Games’ and offered support for my studies.

What was Cranfield's impact

Studying part-time has suited me, allowing me to earn an income while studying. There’s the benefit that I’ve not lost sight of the ‘real world’ which has helped to ground my academic thinking. I chose the PhD as it provided an opportunity to direct my studies into a specific area that intrigues me; one where innovation isn’t constrained convention.

I’ll have a deeper understanding of practical project management. I’ll have met people and teams in MOD that I wouldn’t have otherwise met. Some weaker areas of my skills and knowledge will have been strengthened.