Edward F Melcer

Dr. Edward Melcer is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University, the Director of the Alternative Learning Technologies and Games Lab, and a former faculty member at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, game design, and the learning sciences, focusing on designing, building, and evaluating serious games and exploring how emerging technologies such as wearable devices, AR/VR, 3D printing, and smartwatches can be integrated into educational game design. His work has been applied globally across various domains, including programming education, foreign language learning, surgical training, and research ethics. He has received multiple Best Paper Awards and international game festival recognitions for his exemplary work in gamified medical assessment and embodied learning games.

• Current | Carleton University | Associate Professor, School of Computer Science
  • Leads teaching and research in fields such as human-computer interaction and educational games, overseeing the Alternative Learning Technologies and Games Lab.
• Previous | University of California, Santa Cruz | Associate Professor, Computational Media Department
  • Conducted teaching and research in computational media, focusing on game design and human-computer interaction.

• 2018·NYU Tandon School of Engineering·Ph.D.
  • Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction
• 2016·NYU Tandon School of Engineering·Master's Degree
  • Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction
• 2013·Polytechnic Institute of NYU·Bachelor's Degree