Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta
David Melhart, PhD, is an accomplished researcher and leader in the field of AI and game design, currently serving as a Senior Member of Technical Staff at modl.ai since 2019, where responsibilities encompass full-stack web platform development and player behavior modeling. In addition to ongoing roles as an AI Researcher and Postdoctoral AI Researcher at the Institute of Digital Games, contributions include creating data visualizations, maintaining web applications, and supporting various research projects. David holds a PhD in Game Research from the University of Malta and possesses extensive experience in game design, user experience, and editorial roles. David's career features engagements with organizations like IEEE Transactions on Games and Benchmarked.io, further solidifying expertise in game mechanics, UX, and research dissemination.
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Institute of Digital Games - University of Malta
The Institute of Digital Games is the centre for research and education in game design, game analysis, and game technology at the University of Malta. Our work is at the forefront of innovative games research. We explore games and play, uncovering new playful and generative possibilities in game design and technology. We delve into everything games can teach us about ourselves. Our multidisciplinary academic team spans computer science, literature, game design, philosophy, media studies, and social sciences.