Dr. Bill Kapralos is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. His current research interests include: multi-modal virtual environments/reality, serious and mo
...MoreDr. Bill Kapralos is an Associate Professor in the Game Development and Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. His current research interests include: multi-modal virtual environments/reality, serious and more specifically, examining the factors that lead to a maximum transfer of knowledge and retention, the perception of auditory events, and 3D (spatial) sound generation for interactive virtual environments and video games. With funding from the NCE, NSERC, SSHRC, and Inukshuk, he is currently involved in a number of serious games initiatives including those for the training of accountants, community health nurses, critical care providers, orthopedic and cardiac surgeons. He has published over 75 articles in peer-reviewed journals/conference proceedings, is co-editing a book on interactive audio (Oxford University Press), and has chaired the ACM FuturePlay International Conference on the Future of Game Design and Technology from 2007-2010. Bill is a recipient of an IBM Centers for Advanced Studies Faculty Award, and co-recipient of a Google Faculty Award.
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