Experience

Visiting PhD Student

University of Augsburg · Chair for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence · Augsburg, Germany · On-site

Visiting researcher at the Chair for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (Prof. Elisabeth André) in Augsburg, Germany, collaborating on human-centered AI, intelligent user interfaces, and human-agent interaction.

Lead AI Game Designer

MICROFEEL · Mobile Gaming · Contract · Remote

Led team development of systems that generate game stories, gameplay mechanics, and NPCs end-to-end from natural-language input.

Visiting PhD Student

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) · GSCT UVR Lab · Daejeon, South Korea

Visiting researcher at KAIST's UVR Lab in Daejeon, South Korea, collaborating on extended reality and human-computer interaction research.

Teaching Assistant

University of Canterbury · Part-time · Christchurch, New Zealand · On-site

TA of Computation for Games, supporting undergraduate students in game development, programming, and computational foundations for game design. Christchurch, New Zealand.

PhD Researcher

University of Canterbury · School of Product Design · Christchurch, New Zealand

Conducting research in Product Design and Human-Agent Interaction, with focus on Virtual Reality, Alternate Reality Games (ARGs), and immersive experiences. Publishing in CHI, OzCHI, DiGRA, SIGGRAPH Asia.

• Research on player motivation in ARGs (Self-Determination Theory)
• Human-agent interaction in VR and conversational AI
• Collaborating with international research teams

Research Assistant

University of Canterbury · Part-time · Christchurch, New Zealand

Supported HCI and VR research projects at the School of Product Design (7 months). Contributed to data collection, analysis, and experimental design.

Research Intern

NeXT SCENE · Part-time · Shanghai, China

Conducted research in immersive entertainment, focusing on Jubenshika (Script Murder) and Escape Room design. Explored narrative-driven entertainment formats and player engagement in social gaming experiences.

• Analyzed player engagement patterns in immersive entertainment formats
• Designed research methodologies for studying social gaming experiences
• Investigated cultural factors influencing narrative game preferences
• Developed frameworks for evaluating immersive experience design
• Contributed to product development through research insights

Strategy Investor Intern

Huya (NASDAQ: HUYA), Guangzhou, China

Worked in the strategic investment division of one of China's leading live-streaming platforms, conducting market research and investment analysis in the gaming and entertainment technology sectors.

• Conducted market research on emerging gaming technologies and trends
• Analyzed investment opportunities in gaming and entertainment startups
• Prepared detailed reports on market dynamics and competitive landscapes
• Collaborated with senior investment managers on due diligence processes
• Gained insights into business strategy in the live-streaming industry

Game Designer

Chengdu ChuangLeHui (JOY NOVA), Sichuan, China

Contributed to the development of "Champion of the Fields," a mobile game project, gaining hands-on experience in game design and development processes.

• Participated in game concept development and design documentation
• Collaborated with development teams on gameplay mechanics design
• Conducted playtesting sessions and gathered user feedback
• Assisted in balancing game mechanics and user experience optimization
• Learned industry-standard tools and workflows for mobile game development