About
Richard Hebblewhite is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at Wrexham University, with over 20 years of academic and freelance development experience. He serves as Programme Leader and Global Game Jam Regional Organiser for the UK & Ireland, while also founding Games Talent Wales - the first Welsh nationally funded game talent development programme.
- Founded Games Talent Wales
- Established Level Up Wales initiative
- Tranzfuser Local Hub Coordinator for North Wales
- BAFTA Cymru member
His research focuses on educational applications of game technology and practical aspects of game development including:
- Production management
- Graphical rendering optimization
- Immersive game design
- Game AI systems
Scientific Awards:
- Wales STEM Awards, STEM Ambassador of the Year (Highly Commended Prize), 2023
- Wales STEM Awards, STEM Educational Programme of the Year, 2023
- F. Jones Initiative Award, 2022
- Grads in Games Academic of the Year, 2020
- UK Games Fund Community Contributor of the Year, 2018
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