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Dr. Mike Katchabaw is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on game design and development, including adaptive game systems, believable agents, algorithmic music composition, and networked game optimization. He holds a Ph.D. from Western (2002) and has been with the department since 2002.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on open-source projects, software maintenance, game development, and game design. He is affiliated with the Digital Recreation, Entertainment, Art, and Media (DREAM) Group. Key research areas include psychosocial behavior modeling in NPCs, automated difficulty adjustment, and latency management in multiplayer games.
Publications span over 30 refereed journal/conference papers, book chapters, and technical reports. Notable achievements include the Best Paper Award at GameOn 2011 and a patent for a flexible music composition engine. He has contributed to commercial games like 'To The Moon' and 'Animal Planet Vet Life' as a consultant/lead programmer.
