In my research group, we are interested in serious games: these are computer games and gaming-related technologies for the purpose of training and education.

"Game" does not narrowly refer to only entertainment, as modern game engines are used everywhere from media and simulations to digital twins. We deploy immersive technologies (virtual reality, eye-tracking technology) as part of the experience.

We examine AI techniques to provide adaptive and personalized experiences, and for automated natural language generation.

Graduate Students

• M. Elzohbi. Ph.D. Computer Science. 2020-present.

• K. Saadat. M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021-present.

• F. Aslam. M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021-present.

• M. Shomoye. M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021-present.

• N. Shishir. M.Sc. Computer Science. 2022-present.

• M. Farrokhi Maleki. M.Sc. Computer Science. 2023-present.

• M. McConnell. M.Sc. Computer Science. Starting 2024.

• P. Rahmati. M.Sc. Computational Media Design. Co-supervised by B. Barton. Starting 2024.

Research Assistants

• T. Irtija (B.Sc. student). Alberta Innovates scholarship. 2023.

• A. Keuben (B.Sc. student). 2023.

Honours Project Student

• I. Mahbub Prutik. B.Sc. Computer Science. CPSC 502. 2023-2024.

GEARS Research Project

• Website.

Funding

• NSERC Discovery. 2022-2027.

• NSERC Alliance - Mitacs Accelerate. 2022-2024.

• Mitacs Business Strategy. 2022-2023.

• Mitacs Business Strategy, Indigenous Pathways. 2023.

• Azrieli Accelerator Catalyst. 2023-2024.

External/Industry Partners

• Telus Communications.

• Skillsetter Inc.

• Foothills Academy.

• Fluid Planet.

• Michif Media.

Is your business looking for an intern? With a commitment of $1875/month (minimum 4 months), you can get one of our capable students to work part-time on a project with your business, under your direction. Our students are well trained in AI, games, and virtual reality. Contact me if you want to further explore these opportunities.

Students under Interim Co-Supervision

• S. Windsor. M.Sc. Computational Media Design. 2023-present.

Students under Thesis Supervisory Committee

• R. H. Majdabadi. Ph.D. Computer Science. 2021-present.

Past Graduate Students

• O. Brierley. Ph.D. Computational Media Design. Graduated 2023. Interim Co-Supervision. [Thesis]

• A. Sisani. M.Sc. Computer Science.

Past Honours Project Students

• T. Hartleb. B.Sc. Computer Science. CPSC 502. 2022-2023.

• K. Mitchell. B.Sc. Computer Science. CPSC 502. 2022-2023.

Past Honours Thesis Students

• K. Burns. B.Sc. Honours. Computer Science. 2018-2019. [Thesis]

Past Research Assistants

• S. Raza (B.Sc. student). 2023.

• D. Garcia (B.Sc. student). PURE award. 2022.

• J. Cabueños (B.F.A. student). Alberta Innovates scholarship. 2022.

• H. A. Sloan (B.Sc. student). 2021.

• R. Zhu (Ph.D. candidate). 2020-2021.

• M. Maromonte (B.Sc. student). 2020-2021.

• E. Baxter (B.Sc. student). 2019-2020.

• G. Anderson (B.Sc. student). 2019-2020.

• J. Wilfong (B.Sc. student). 2019-2020.

• S. Hopson (B.Sc. student). 2019-2020.

• H. Rios-Jaime (B.A. student). 2019.

• J. Osborne (B.Sc. student). 2019.

• J. Sutton (B.Sc. student). 2019.

• T. Nguyen (B.Sc. student). 2019.

• A. Pio (B.Sc. student). 2018-2019.

• F. Carrillo (B.Sc. student). 2018-2019.

• A. Zheng (B.Sc. student). 2017.

• J. LaRiccia (B.Sc. student). 2016-2017.

• G. Louchart (B.Sc. student). 2016-2017.

• A. Meanor (B.Sc. student). 2016-2017.

Past Students under Mitacs Business Strategy, Indigenous Pathways Internships

• M. Lawrence (B.Sc. student). 2023.

• C. Davitt (B.Sc. student). 2023.

• J. Van Lierop (B.Sc. student). 2023.

• T. Dow (M.Sc. student). 2023.

Past Visitors

• Y. Zhang (B.Sc. student, Beijing Normal University). 2023.

• G. Roy (Visiting Research Assistant). 2023.

Past Students under Thesis Supervisory Committee

• L. Hardner, B.Sc. Software Engineering with Honours in Game Development. 2017-2018.

Past Students under Thesis Examination Committee

• C. Smith, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2023.

• A. Aminbeidokhti, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2023.

• A. A. Mehmuda, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2022.

• S. N. Tumpa, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2022.

• B. Sieu, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021.

• Z. Niu, M.Sc. Geophysics. 2021.

• F. Anzum, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021.

• A. Eidelberg, M.Sc. Computer Science. 2021.

• L. Rey, M.A. Linguistics. 2021.

• Tiered Behaviour Architecture Model for Virtual Characters