Senior Lecturer – BA (Hons) Visual Effects
Qualifications:
MA Visual Effects (Teesside University)
BA (Hons) Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects (Los Angeles Film School)
Rishi is a Senior Lecturer at The Northern School of Art, where he supports students in developing their understanding and application of visual effects techniques, with a particular focus on FX simulation using Houdini. He helps students integrate dynamic effects such as smoke, fire, destruction and procedural systems into their creative projects, specialising in FX and Character FX (CFX).
Rishi brings both academic training and industry experience to the role, offering students a practical, industry-informed perspective. He has worked on high-profile projects including the Netflix feature We Have a Ghost, Knights of the Zodiac and the Halo television series, collaborating with companies including ReDefine (DNEG) and Technicolour. His collaborative approach also extends across departments within the School, working closely with areas such as modelmaking to demonstrate how digital VFX can enhance physical builds through compositing and digital extension.
Drawn to the balance of creativity and technical problem-solving within VFX, Rishi enjoys crafting simulations that feel believable and immersive, and takes particular satisfaction in seeing digital effects bring a scene to life. He is especially enthusiastic about the growing cross-disciplinary opportunities within the School, where the integration of physical and digital effects can open up new possibilities for students.
Research Interests & Projects / Professional Activity / Publications / Awards / Exhibitions / Media Coverage:
FX and Character FX (CFX) work on We Have a Ghost (Netflix), Knights of the Zodiac and the Halo television series
Collaborations with ReDefine (DNEG) and Technicolour
Cross-departmental work with model-making, integrating digital VFX with physical builds
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