Danielle Kleinerman

Danielle Kleinerman is a Lecturer (Teaching) at University College London (Institute of Education, Culture, Communication & Media) and University of Hertfordshire, focusing on digital media and game studies. She co-founded UCL's Games Shed, an interdisciplinary research collective.

• Research Interests: game studies, game design, videogame culture, game analysis, autoethnography, critical cartography.

Her publications explore agency in games like The Witcher III, narrative intertextuality in Pentiment, and collaborative academic practices. Recent works emphasize player interaction, ethical game design, and cultural theory.

• Scientific Awards: Associate Fellowship of Higher Education (2024).

She teaches modules in digital game design, games theory, and media theory, with certifications in higher education pedagogy. Her availability includes collaborative projects, conference speaking, and reviewing for journals.