Timothy Christopher

Timothy Christopher is a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. He holds a PhD in Arts and Humanities (UTD, 2011), M.F.A. in Arts and Technology (2005), and B.S. in Arts and Performance (2001), all from UTD. His research focuses on educational technology, digital media studies, and the sociocultural impact of gaming.

Key research interests include game design as pedagogy, digital identity, and the intersection of media and violence. He has published works on integrating gaming into education and exploring the role of games in cultural narratives. His teaching spans over 20 years, including roles at UTD and ITT Technical Institute, where he developed courses on media studies and interactive arts.

Notable awards include the Academic Excellence Scholarship (UTD) and recognition for leadership in Model United Nations. Technical expertise includes programming languages (C++, HTML), 3D modeling tools (Maya), and game engines like Unity. He has also held technical roles such as Computer Technician and Teaching Assistant, demonstrating a blend of academic and applied skills.

His work extends beyond academia through community events like TeaKwonDo lectures on 'Games as a New Art Form' and 'Violence, Media, and Video Games.' Technical proficiencies include operating systems from DOS to Windows XP, and applications like Photoshop and QuarkXPress.