Thomas D Grace

Thomas D. Grace is a researcher and educator in the field of information systems with a PhD in Informatics from the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on digital games, educational technology, as well as governance and socio-technical interactions in online games. His work has been published in high-level academic conferences and journals, including studies on designing online interactions for children and adolescents, analyzing the quality of digital life, and exploring gamified learning in business process management. Thomas is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes through innovative gamified learning approaches and has conducted in-depth investigations into communication and governance mechanisms within virtual worlds.

• 2024–Present·University of California, Irvine·Researcher
  • Studying the impact of socio-technical conditions on interaction and safety
• 2016–2018·Information Systems Research Collaboration·Researcher
  • Analyzed digital life quality in urban areas of South Africa
• 2014–2016·Information Systems Education Collaboration·Researcher
  • Investigated the impact of digital gamified learning on student achievements and cognition

• 2019–2025·University of California, Irvine·Doctoral Degree
  • Informatics, focusing on virtual worlds and interaction design for children
• 2014–2016·Kingshill College·Master's Degree
  • Application of digital gamified learning in business process management
• 2010–2013·Kingshill College·Bachelor's Degree
  • Information Systems and Technology Studies