Edward Melcer

Dr. Edward Melcer is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carleton University and Director of the Alternative Learning Technologies and Games Lab. Previously, he held an Associate Professor position in Computational Media at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering (2018, 2016, 2013).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, New York University (2018)
• M.S. in Computer Science, New York University (2016)
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of NYU (2013)

Research Interests: Focuses on serious games, human-computer interaction, and learning science. Integrates emerging technologies like AR/VR, wearables, and IoT into educational games to enhance outcomes such as self-efficacy and decision-making. His work spans global applications in programming education, surgical training, and research ethics.

Awards:

• Excellence in Research Award (American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress)
• Best Paper Honorable Mention (ACM CHI 202X)
• Recognition in IndieCade, Meaningful Play, and the Serious Games Showcase & Challenge

Labs & Teams: Leads the Alternative Learning Technologies and Games Lab, exploring embodied learning and game-based assessment.