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Derek Ham
Derek Ham Biography
Derek Ham is the Director of Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, where he leads innovative research and collaborative projects at the intersection of technology, design, and storytelling.
Trained as an architect, he earned his PhD in Design Computation from MIT, a Master’s in Architecture from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Hampton University. With a deep commitment to fostering creativity and advancing the future of interactive entertainment, Ham brings a wealth of experience as a designer, teacher, and leader in the fields of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and immersive media.
Prior to joining CMU, Ham served as the Head of the Media Arts, Design and Technology department at North Carolina State University’s College of Design. There, he led the department’s transition to an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies, such as game-based learning, algorithmic thinking, and immersive storytelling. He also founded the College of Design’s Mixed Reality Lab, where he worked with students to find new ways to utilize VR & AR technology and expand the possibilities of interaction design.
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