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Rik Lander is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries, and Education (ACE) at the University of the West of England (UWE), where he teaches part-time. His work bridges participatory media, conversational AI systems, and interactive theatre, focusing on audience agency and human-AI collaboration.
- Developed I am Echoborg (2016–present), a groundbreaking AI-driven theatre experience
- Currently researching AI-facilitated self-care interventions for type 2 diabetes through NIHR-funded projects
- Collaborates with the From Utility to Social Entity (FUSE) team
Research Interests: Center on participatory narrative, immersive media, and social psychology applications in interactive systems. His expertise spans conversational AI, audience co-creation, and blending technology with artistic expression.
Publication Trends: Focuses on AI's role in participatory art, behavioral change systems, and hybrid city concepts. Combines technical innovation with social impact, particularly in health and community contexts.
Teaching & Collaborations: Integrates his extensive background in TV direction and interactive media installations with academic practice. Notable works include Three Sides to Every Coin (1996), magic-tree (2001), and The Memory Dealer (2010–13).
