Kevin Hutchinson

Kevin Hutchinson is an Instructor at the Academy for AI, Games & Media, focusing on simulation platforms, serious games, and innovative tools for maritime and spatial planning. His work integrates digital media concepts with societal challenges, particularly in healthcare simulation and environmental policy frameworks.

Research Interests
Kevin’s research spans simulation game design, obstetric training systems, and hybrid lab methodologies. He develops tools for climate risk assessment, marine spatial planning, and embodied agent technologies. Key areas include maritime resource management, digital embodiment in medical education, and participatory game-based decision-making platforms.

Projects & Collaborations

• Climate RiscScape: Assessing climate risks for tourism destinations
• HybridLabs: Exploring Dutch cultural heritage through mixed-reality environments
• Norsaic: Building partnerships for maritime spatial planning tools

Advising & Grants

• Co-Investigator on 28+ projects including Horizon 2020-funded ECOSCOPE
• Organized workshops like the Game Design Workshop (2025) and Zero Hunger Game playsessions
• Collaborated with institutions like Rijkswaterstaat and Interreg North Sea Region

Labs/Teams Core contributor to HybridLabs and the ECOSCOPE initiative, developing UI design frameworks for digital simulation games.