RPI Degree Program: Critical Game Design, Ph.D.
Area of Research / Interest: Game Studies, Gamification, VR/XR/AR, HCI, Healthcare
Undergraduate Studies: Advertising, Zhejiang A&F University
Graduate Studies: MA Design Studies (Visual Communication), Yunnan Arts University; MA Concept Art, Teesside University.
Biography: I am a first-year PhD student working at the intersection of game studies, immersive technologies (VR/XR/AR), visual culture, and HCI. My research focuses on gamification strategies and meaningful user experiences through emerging technologies, with growing interest in healthcare applications.
My background spans advertising (undergraduate), Design Studies (master's in China), and Game Concept Art (master's in the UK). This interdisciplinary foundation drives my approach to research that connects creative practice with technical implementation.
I'm working toward becoming a technical artist who can handle both independent research and hands-on project development. My aim is to produce meaningful academic work alongside real-world applications, balancing scholarship with practice.
Right now, I'm getting my footing as a doctoral student while building expertise that brings together artistic vision, technical skills, and research in emerging media and interactive technologies."
Hometown: Kunming, Yunnan, China
Email: liuy78@rpi.edu