Prof. Sylvester Arnab

Sylvester is  a Professor in Game Science (Applied Games) at Coventry University , where he is leading the Ludic Design research group within the Centre for Postdigital Cultures. His research focuses on the investigation into how engaging, immersive, and empowering experiences are designed and applied based on strategies and elements commonly used by playful and game-based approaches (analogue and/or digital) and how their operations are underpinned by pedagogical and motivational theories and practices. Sylvester co-founded the multi-award winning GameChangers initiative (https://gchangers.org) that focuses on empathic play and game design that has been adapted in various countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. To date, Sylvester has successfully secured research funding with a total value of over £19 million since 2010 (£9.9 million as a principal investigator). Funders include the UKRI (AHRC and ESRC), European Commission (FP7, H2020, and Erasmus+), British Council, British Academy, and HEFCE. Sylvester has over 100 academic publications including a book – ‘Game Science in Hybrid Learning Spaces’ – which provides insights into the research and practice of purposeful game design with a focus on hybrid education.

His full profile is on: https://pureportal.coventry.ac.uk/en/persons/sylvester-arnab