Richard Zhao, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary.

Richard Zhao

Areas of Research

Serious Games, Artificial Intelligence, XR Immersive Technologies
In my research group, we are interested in serious games: games and gaming-related technologies for the purpose of training, learning, and education. We develop AI algorithms (search and machine learning) to provide adaptive and personalized experiences, and for automated content generation. We integrate XR immersive technologies (virtual reality, eye-tracking technology) as part of the experience.

Supervising degrees

Computer Science - Doctoral: Seeking Students
Computer Science - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Computational Media Design - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries
Computational Media Design - Masters: Accepting Inquiries

Working with this supervisor

Prospective graduate students: If you are interested in working with me, please read my advice here.

While direct Ph.D. admission from a Bachelor's degree is not possible, current master's students can apply to transfer to Ph.D. and skip the master's, with a result similar to direct Ph.D. admission. See my notes.