Peter Howell

Dr. Peter Howell is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Games Design at the University of Portsmouth's School of Film, Media and Creative Technologies. He leads the BA (Hons) Computer Games Design program and the Advanced Games Research Group, focusing on disruptive game design, player psychology, and values-driven design. His roles include co-chairing the Faculty Practice-Research Group and supervising self-funded PhD students in game design and applied psychology.

Education:

• PhD in Game Design
• MSc in Psychology
• Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society

Research Interests:

• Intersection of game design and player psychology
• Disruptive game design methodologies
• Narrative design and interpretive play
• Educational game design and pervasive games
• Commercialization of research via the in-house studio Port in the Storm

Key Projects:

• Developing commercial games like 'Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs' and 'Vampire Survivors'
• Leading research on empathy spectra and values exploration in games
• Co-developing the 'Spinnaker AR App' and 'Electric Eric'

External Roles:

• Peer reviewer for ACM, Games & Culture Journal, and Taylor & Francis
• External examiner for game design and art programs