Johannes Pfau

Johannes Pfau is a scholar active in the fields of game studies and artificial intelligence, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University. His research areas include machine learning, neural networks, and game design, with a focus on leveraging unsupervised learning and computational media to explore the representation learning of player behavior data. He previously conducted research at the University of California, Santa Cruz, contributing to various projects on game development and player behavior analysis. His research has been widely published in ACM and related academic platforms, making significant contributions to innovation in the field of game studies.

• Present·Utrecht University·Assistant Professor
  • Focused on research and teaching in the areas of machine learning and game design.
• 2018–Present·University of California, Santa Cruz·Researcher
  • Conducted research on computational media and player behavior analysis.

• Unknown·University of California, Santa Cruz·Ph.D. in Engineering
  • Specialized in artificial intelligence and game design research.