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Ashish Amresh
Research Scientist (FSC)
Faculty, TEMPE Campus, Mailcode 5604
Biography:
Research Scientist, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development
As a Research Scientist at the Center for Human, AI and Robot Teaming and the Decision Theater, Dr. Amresh conducts research in the development of Serious Games and previously he led the Computer Gaming curriculum initiatives at Arizona State University, where he founded the Computer Gaming Certificate, Camp Game and UTBC summer programs. He was the founding program chair for the Simulation Science Games and Animation program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and his industry pursuits included working for Ronin Entertainment as a Graphics Software Engineer known for Star Wars: Force Commander and Bruce Lee Quest of the Dragon games. He is the author of Unreal Game Development, a popular book used for teaching game development skills for high school students. He has given numerous talks on using games in the class room for enhancing math and science learning. He is currently researching the development of software tools to improve game based learning outcomes.
Expertise
Computer Aided Geometric Design (CAGD); Real-Time Rendering; Visualization and Video Game Programming; Game Based Learning; Serious Game Development
Education
2011, Ph.D., Arizona State University
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Research Interests:
Game Design
Game Based Learning
STEM Education
Geometric Modeling
Research Activity:
- Amresh,Ashish*. Lets Talk Code: Broadening Computing Education among Native Americans by Blending Code with Nature, Art and Culture. NTU / NSF CS4ALL (4/2021 - 3/2024)
- Amresh,Ashish*. Developing a culturally responsive pedagogical framework for STEM self-efficacy and career interest in the middle grades. Coconino County / NSF ITEST (4/2020 - 3/2023)
- Amresh,Ashish*. Sunrise: Using Mobile Games in Rural Tribal Communities to Promote Social and Emotional Resilience in Youth. NSF SCC-PG (10/2020 - 9/2021)
- Zandieh Michelle*, Amresh,Ashish. Simulation Based Inquiry Oriented Linear Algebara. NSF-EH -IUSE (8/12017 - 8/1/2020)
- Greenes,Carole E.*, Hjelmstad,Keith D, Karam,Lina, Amresh,Ashish, Meltzer,David E, Underiner,Tamara Lou. App Maker Pro (AMP): Motivating STEM Study through App Development. NSF-EHR-DRL(6/15/2015 - 5/31/2018).
- Chen,Angela Chia-Chen*, Amresh,Ashish, Todd,Michael Wayne. A Pilot Study of a Computer-tailored Intervention to Promote HPV Vaccination among Mexican American Adolescents. SIGMA THETA TAU(6/1/2014 - 8/30/2015).
- Amresh,Ashish*. ATIC: Burst Games for English Language and Composition. (3/1/2014 - 12/31/2014).
- Amresh,Ashish*, Amresh,Ashish*. Technology Based Obesity Prevention Project (TeBOPP). MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYS(11/1/2013 - 6/30/2015).
- Amresh,Ashish*. Proposal for Creation of Mobile Phone Application for Domestic Violence Victim Advocate Services Interactive Web Map. OCONNOR HOUSE(8/1/2013 - 5/31/2014).
- Amresh,Ashish*. ATIC: Burst Games for Critical Thinking. (7/17/2013 - 2/28/2014).
- Amresh,Ashish*. ATIC: Burst games to teach environmental science concepts. (3/1/2013 - 7/31/2013).
- Montoya,Mitzi*, Amresh,Ashish, Branaghan,Russell Joseph, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Clavijo,Sergio A, Cooke,Nancy Jaworski, Dahm,Werner J., Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique, Femiani,John C, Humble,Jane E, Razdan,Anshuman, Redkar,Sangram S, Shunk,Dan Louis, Waissi,Gary R, Wonka,Peter. C/S: Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. GENERAL ATOMICS(8/1/2011 - 12/29/2011).
- Montoya,Mitzi*, Amresh,Ashish, Branaghan,Russell Joseph, Chattopadhyay,Aditi, Clavijo,Sergio A, Cooke,Nancy Jaworski, Dahm,Werner J., Diaz,Rodolfo Enrique, Femiani,John C, Humble,Jane E, Rajadas,John N, Razdan,Anshuman, Redkar,Sangram S, Shunk,Dan Louis, Waissi,Gary R, Wonka,Peter. Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. SFAz(11/1/2010 - 7/31/2012).
- Amresh,Ashish*. C/S: Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. ALION(11/1/2010 - 7/31/2012).
| Spring 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SER 216 | Sftware Enterpr:PersProc&Qual |
| SER 315 | Software Enterprise: Dsgn&Proc |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SER 216 | Sftware Enterpr:PersProc&Qual |
| Spring 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| Summer 2018 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CSE 584 | Internship |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| Fall 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SER 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SER 593 | Applied Project |
| SER 595 | Continuing Registration |
| Summer 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| CST 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CSE 584 | Internship |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| Spring 2017 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SER 222 | Dsgn & Analy: Data Strs & Algo |
| SER 322 | Database Management |
| SER 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SER 580 | Practicum |
| SER 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SER 593 | Applied Project |
| SER 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| SER 599 | Thesis |
| HSE 792 | Research |
| HSE 799 | Dissertation |
| Fall 2016 | |
|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Title |
| SER 334 | Operating Systems and Networks |
| SER 401 | Computing Capstone I |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| SER 580 | Practicum |
| SER 590 | Reading and Conference |
| SER 593 | Applied Project |
| SER 594 | Conference and Workshop |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| SER 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| SER 599 | Thesis |
| SMC 792 | Research |
| SMC 799 | Dissertation |
Presentations:
- Ashish Amresh. Teaching Singapore Math using Games. TedX ASUwest (Apr 2011).
- Ashish Amresh. Introduction to Shading Languages. UAT Tech Forum (Nov 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. Reviewer. Computer Human Interaction (CHI) 09 (Oct 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. Reviewer. IEEE Table Top (Sep 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. Making a career in the Video Game Industry. Destination College - Chandler Gilbert Community College (Aug 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. ASU's newly launched Gaming Certificate. Fulton Summer Engineering Program (Aug 2008).
- Ashish AMresh. Advisory board Member. Game Education Summit 08 (Jun 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. Creating a Video Game Program at a Research One University. Game Education Summit 08 (Jun 2008).
- Ashish Amresh. Video Game development opportunities for small business. TechOasis (Apr 2008).
Honors / Awards:
- ASU President's Award for Innovation, 2012
- ASU College of Technology and Innovation Faculty Mentor Award, 2011
Service:
- Founding Program Chair, Simulation Science, Games and Animation, Embry Riddle (2017 - 2019)
- Director, Ultimate Technolgy Boot Camp, ASU Polytechnic (2013 - 2017)
- Founding Member, City of Gilbert's Spark App League (2013 - 2105)
- Game Education Summitt, Advisory Board Member (2011 - 2012)
- Faculty Search Committe, member (2010 - 2011)
- Undergraduate Program Committe, member (2010 - 2011)
- Informatics undergraduate program comittee, member (2008 - 2009)
- SCI Game Development Studio, Faculty Advisor (2008 - 2009)
- Freshman Mentorship Committee, member (2008 - 2008)
- CampGame 08, Director (2008 - 2008)
- SCI, Internship mentor (2008 - 2008)
- Arizona Science Fair, Judge (2008 - 2008)
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