Dr Jarek Francik
Faculties, departments and locations
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Networks and Digital Media
- School of Computer Science and Mathematics
- Penrhyn Road
- Cyber, Engineering and Digital Technologies
Senior Lecturer in Games Development and Design
- Email:
- [email protected]
About
I am a Senior Lecturer in Games Development at Kingston University London and Course Leader for the MA Game Development (Design). My academic and professional work sits at the intersection of game design, game technology, artificial intelligence, and immersive media. I have extensive experience in real-time graphics, multiplayer systems, human motion generation, and XR development using Unity, Unreal Engine, and custom C++ frameworks.
I am actively involved in interdisciplinary research and knowledge-exchange projects spanning digital creativity, serious games, mental health, and rehabilitation. My research interests include human-centred AI, interactive storytelling, and embodied experiences. I am strongly committed to industry-informed teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
Outside my academic work, I enjoy birdwatching, often in quieter and more remote locations.
Qualifications
- 3D Computer Graphics and Animation
- Games Development and Design
- Virtual Reality
- Artificial Intelligence
- Sensor Technology