T.C. Nicholas Graham

T.C. Nicholas Graham is a Professor of Computer Science at Queen's University's School of Computing, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and gaming technology. With a Dr.-Ing. from TU Berlin (1995), M.Sc. (1988) and B.Sc. (1985) from Queen's University and the University of Toronto respectively, he has held academic roles at York University and industry positions at Namzak Labs since 2000.

• Research Focus: Next-generation digital games, exergames combining physical activity with entertainment, and educational games using augmented reality. His EQUIS Lab explores heart rate power-ups, nudging mechanisms, and AI-assisted accessibility solutions for motor-impaired users.
• Teaching: Courses in Game Architecture (CISC 326) and Advanced Game Development (CISC 877), emphasizing game engine fundamentals, physics, networking, and AI algorithms.
• Labs & Collaborations: Director of the EQUIS Lab, co-founder of the Software Technology Laboratory, and former Chair of IFIP Working Group 2.7 on User Interface Engineering.

Notable Projects: Liberi exergame for children with cerebral palsy, GAIM Exergaming Toolkit, and Partial Automation techniques for accessible gaming. His lab actively involves PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students in both technical and applied research.