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
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).
