Dr Simon McCallum
Computer Scientist specialising in Artificial Intelligence, Serious Games, and Game-Based Education. Teaching, researching, and consulting across three countries.
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Areas of expertise, projects, and public engagement.
Academic Background
PhD (AI), University of Otago. 25+ years teaching across NZ, Norway, and Australia. Four teaching excellence awards. 49 postgraduate students supervised.
Research
AI in education, serious games for health, VR for collaboration, game analytics, and confidence-based marking. Consulting with NZ government agencies on AI policy.
Ludogogy
AI and Game Consultation. Making free learning fun again. Helping organisations navigate the intersection of AI, gamification, and education.
Games
Game jams, student projects, and interactive experiences. Global Game Jam Wellington organiser. 20+ years of game education including NZ's first university game courses.
Traction Trebuchet
13 medieval traction trebuchets built over 9 years. Experimental archaeology challenging conventional wisdom about siege weapons. Published in EXARC Journal.
Media & Press
50+ media appearances across TV, radio, print, and online. Expert commentary on AI, games, education, and technology for RNZ, TVNZ, NZ Herald, and more.
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For academic collaboration, consulting enquiries, or media requests.