Diane Dufort

Diane Dufort is a Lecturer in Information and Communication Sciences at the InfoCom Department of IUT Robert Schuman (University of Strasbourg). She also serves as Head of the minor 'Web Design, Design and Innovation' and Innovation and Digital Advisor. With a Doctorate in Information and Communication Sciences (2016), her research focuses on pervasive games, cultural mediation, and transmedia storytelling. She is affiliated with LISEC (University of Strasbourg) and ELLIADD (University of Burgundy Franche-Comté).

Her work includes analyzing and designing pervasive games for cultural contexts, developing methodological frameworks, and exploring spatial and temporal boundaries in gameplay. Notable projects include the Airducation gamified training program and contributions to the Ecri+ project, enhancing French writing skills for students. She actively participates in academic events such as Ludovia and the Education & Technology Autumn School, emphasizing gamification, AI, and motivational strategies.

Dufort’s research spans 47 analyzed pervasive games and includes contributions like the ARAI knowledge base. She has organized conferences and served on committees, reflecting her commitment to bridging game design with cultural institutions.