FEATURED AUTHOR
Michael Filimowicz
Dr. Michael Filimowicz is Senior Lecturer in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University. He has a background in computer mediated communications, audiovisual production, new media art and creative writing. His research develops new multimodal display technologies, exploring novel form factors across different application contexts including gaming, immersive exhibitions, telepresence and simulations.
Biography
Dr. Michael Filimowicz is Senior Lecturer in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) at Simon Fraser University. He also makes electronic music and videos as Myk Eff and publishes web development books as Mike Ludo (given the generally unmarketable quality of long Polish last names!).He has a background in computer mediated communications, audiovisual production, and new media art. His research develops new multimodal display technologies based on audiovisual colocation, exploring novel form factors across different application contexts including gaming, immersive exhibitions, telepresence and simulation-based training.
Education
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PhD, 2018, Simon Fraser University, Interdisciplinary Design
MFA, 2000, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Time Arts
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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• audiovisual media and culture (both practice and critique)
• inter/multi/transdisciplinary design
• society, culture and technology
• online learning
Personal Interests
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hiking, cycling, prototyping, traveling, cross country skiing, creative writing