Derrick M. Wang

HCIGG's Resident Exergame Researcher

Derrick is a Ph.D. student in Systems Design Engineering, collaborating with Dr. Lennart E. Nacke and Dr. Oliver Schneider. His research primarily focuses on exercise games ("exergames") and multiplayer experiences. Beyond his work on exergaming, Derrick is also interested in enhancing the game experience through juicy elements such as narrative and audiovisual stimuli, as well as advanced technology including generative AI. He is a current holder of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship in Science & Technology.


Derrick M. Wang
‪University of Waterloo‬ - ‪‪Cited by 6‬‬ - ‪Game Studies‬ - ‪Exergames‬ - ‪Cooperative Games‬ - ‪Game Narratives‬

Research Interests

Exergames
HCI Games Group
Generative AI
Generative AI fundamentally shifts the dynamic between human and machine. It is not just about making machines easier to use anymore; it is about making them creative partners. Think about AI-generated content in art, writing, software development—AI is learning how to adapt and respond to human needs on the

Ongoing projects


Selected Publications

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