RichardZhao

Richard Zhao

PhD

Positions

Contact information

Location

Office: ICT748
Serious Games Research Group: ICT716

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Background

Biography

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 (such as Unreal and Unity) 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 (search and learning) to provide adaptive and personalized experiences, and for automated natural language generation.

Research

Areas of Research

Computer Games, Serious Games, Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Technologies, Virtual Reality

Courses

Course number Course title Semester
CPSC 601.11 Special Topics in Computer Science (AI in Games) Graduate Course Winter
CPSC 599.11 Special Topics in Computer Science (AI in Games) Winter
CPSC 585 Games Programming Winter
CPSC 231 Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors I Fall (Course Coordinator)
CPSC 217 Introduction to Computer Science for Multidisciplinary Studies I Fall (Course Coordinator)

Projects

IVS: Immersive Virtual School

GEARS: Gearing up for Education, Achieving Real-world Success

Publications