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Dr. Kieran Hicks is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University specializing in game design, player experience, and accessibility. With nearly a decade of academic and industry experience, he serves as Course Director for Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business programs. Hicks co-founded a game studio and has collaborated with Nottingham City Council on civic play projects.
His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from University of Lincoln focusing on juiciness in player experience, an MSc by Research on online cooperation, and a First Class BSc in Games Computing.
Research interests focus on sensory aspects of gameplay ('juiciness'), accessibility for visually impaired children, games user research methodologies, and inclusive design principles for diverse player groups. His work bridges technical game development with human-centered design approaches.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on player experience through VR applications, accessibility solutions, and sensory feedback systems. Recent work explores metaverse applications, multisensory interaction, and inclusive design frameworks.
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Supervises PhD students in game design and user research domains. Leads industry partnerships for applied research projects and public playspace development.
Directs labs exploring VR accessibility solutions and sensory game design. Collaborates with international teams on inclusive gaming initiatives.
