Hamza Bashandy

Hamza Bashandy is an Assistant Professor at Carleton University's School of Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a PhD in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Liège, Belgium, funded by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS). His work bridges urban issues with playful simulations through critical interaction design.

• PhD in Architecture & Urban Planning (University of Liège)
• Teaches Interactive & Multimedia Design undergrad and Digital Media grad programs
• SSHRC-funded research on crowd behavior datafication
• Active PhD/M.A.Sc. recruitment for co-design projects

His research explores playful interventions in participatory urban design and social movement simulations, particularly focusing on:

• Datafication of crowd behavior
• Agent-based modeling in games
• Digital environments for political protests
• Geospatial data integration in game design
• Platform studies of protest-themed games

Recent projects include:

• The Crowd Problem in Videogames (SSHRC-funded)
• Dis-Play Lab for Ludic Design and Spatial Play Simulation
• CTRL ALT RESIST exhibition participation (2025)

Notable awards:

• Civil Society Scholar, Open Society Foundations (2021)
• FDG 2025 Honorable Mention in Game Design Track

He actively mentors graduate students through:

• M.A.Sc. & PhD positions in Co-Design and Interactive Urban Play
• Research Assistant opportunities