Our research group works out of the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business and the Games Institute at the University of Waterloo. Our labs at the Stratford School are located at 125 Saint Patrick St., Stratford, Ontario (see map), while Dr. Nacke's office at the Games Institute can be found in the East Campus 1 building on main campus, at 175 Columbia St. W, Waterloo, ON (see campus map). If you would like to engage with us, please leave us a message below.
Collaboration Opportunities
We would love to collaborate with you. Here are some of our ongoing opportunities:
Guest Speaking Engagements
Our research group regularly presents at international research conferences, companies and undustry events, and academic programs and speaking engagements. Our areas of expertise include:
- User Experience Research
- User Experience Design
- Game Design
- Applications for Artificial Intelligence
- Gamification
- Games for Health and Wellbeing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Extended Reality (VR, AR, MR)
Our track record demonstrates our impact in these fields. View our recent YouTube videos to see our engaging presentation style.
Research Consulting
Our lab has a diverse group of researchers that offer consulting on all areas of user experience, player engagement, Human-AI Interaction, usability, game user research, interface design, Extended Reality, Games for health and well-being, affective gaming, and gamification. We also welcome industry and academic researchers into our lab for internships or collaborations.
Student Internships
Seeking an internship opportunity? Our research group offers valuable experiences in user experience research in games. We connect qualified students with industry partners, providing hands-on learning in all areas of game creation. If you're interested:
- Contact us via email at hcigames@uwaterloo.ca or the contact form above.
- Submit your qualifications for our screening process.
- Upon approval, gain access to exclusive internship opportunities.
Industry partners: We rigorously assess our students to ensure they meet your needs. Contact us to discuss hosting an intern with expertise in one of our 8 research areas.