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Michael Baker serves as Chair of the Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies and holds the title of Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Fine Arts. He also holds the Effie Marie Cain Regents Chair in Fine Arts and the Ruth Head Centennial Professorship. With 20 years of game industry experience, Baker specializes in real-time technology, mixed reality, and immersive media, focusing on innovative storytelling, education, and business models. His career includes work on projects like Star Wars and Alien licensed games, indie titles, and software tools such as the Bullet Physics Framework.
- Education: MFA from the Imaging and Digital Art program at the University of Maryland.
His research interests emphasize the intersection of technology and creative industries, leveraging immersive technologies to transform narrative and educational experiences. Baker’s contributions to game development tools and interactive media have had broad industry impact.
- Awards: Effie Marie Cain Regents Chair in Fine Arts, Ruth Head Centennial Professorship.
As a leader in the department, Baker oversees academic and research initiatives, fostering innovation in arts and entertainment technologies. His professional portfolio includes both commercial and independent projects, reflecting a commitment to bridging academic research with industry applications.
