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Dr. Umran Ali is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies. He leads video game design programs and serves as a consultant for higher education institutions globally. His research focuses on virtual natural environment design, blending game design with geography, geology, and landscape architecture. Notable work includes the Virtual Amazon rainforest project (2019), an immersive educational tool for environmental engagement. He holds a PhD in Higher Education Research and Practice (2016) alongside qualifications in Creative Technology and Computer Games.
Teaching expertise spans Game Design, Narrative Storytelling, Virtual Reality, and AI. He actively collaborates with organizations like the Landscape Institute and CIEEM, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of gaming and environmental science. His research explores how virtual landscapes can reflect real-world ecological systems, with publications examining game ecosystems, architectural level design principles, and the cultural significance of digital landscapes across eras (1990s to modern).
Dr. Ali’s work bridges academia and practice through exhibitions like the Virtual Landscapes Exhibition (2017) and conferences presentations on topics like 'Virtual Ecosystems & Video Games' (2018). He is affiliated with the Arts, Media and Communications Research Centre, advancing research into interactive technologies and their societal impacts.
