Ashish Amresh

Research Scientist,

Decision Theater

amresh@asu.edu
Phone: 480-727-2540
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Mail code: 8409

Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio

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

Education

2011, Ph.D., Arizona State University

Curriculum Vitae

Google Scholar URL

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jcwyv0wAAAAJ&hl=en

Research Interests

Game Design

Game Based Learning

STEM Education

Geometric Modeling

Research Activity

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).
Amresh,Ashish*. C/S: Aerospace & Defense Initiative - Partnerships in Innovation. ALION(11/1/2010 - 7/31/2012).

Courses

2022 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
CSE 493	Honors Thesis

2021 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
ASU 101-CSE	The ASU Experience
ASU 101-CSE	The ASU Experience
ASU 101-CSE	The ASU Experience
ASU 101-CSE	The ASU Experience

2021 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
SER 216	Sftware Enterpr:PersProc&Qual
SER 315	Software Enterprise: Dsgn&Proc
CSE 493	Honors Thesis

2020 Fall

Course Number	Course Title
SER 216	Sftware Enterpr:PersProc&Qual
SER 216	Sftware Enterpr:PersProc&Qual

2020 Spring

Course Number	Course Title
CSE 493	Honors Thesis

Presentations

Ashish Amresh. Teaching Singapore Math using Games. TedX ASUwest (Apr 2011).
Ashish Amresh. Introduction to Shading Languages. UAT Tech Forum (Nov 2008).
Ashish Amresh. Reviewer. Computer Human Interaction (CHI) 09 (Oct 2008).
Ashish Amresh. Reviewer. IEEE Table Top (Sep 2008).
Ashish Amresh. Making a career in the Video Game Industry. Destination College - Chandler Gilbert Community College (Aug 2008).
Ashish Amresh. ASU's newly launched Gaming Certificate. Fulton Summer Engineering Program (Aug 2008).
Ashish AMresh. Advisory board Member. Game Education Summit 08 (Jun 2008).
Ashish Amresh. Creating a Video Game Program at a Research One University. Game Education Summit 08 (Jun 2008).
Ashish Amresh. Video Game development opportunities for small business. TechOasis (Apr 2008).

Honors / Awards

ASU President's Award for Innovation, 2012
ASU College of Technology and Innovation Faculty Mentor Award, 2011

Service

Founding Program Chair, Simulation Science, Games and Animation, Embry Riddle (2017 - 2019)
Director, Ultimate Technolgy Boot Camp, ASU Polytechnic (2013 - 2017)
Founding Member, City of Gilbert's Spark App League (2013 - 2105)
Game Education Summitt, Advisory Board Member (2011 - 2012)
Faculty Search Committe, member (2010 - 2011)
Undergraduate Program Committe, member (2010 - 2011)
Informatics undergraduate program comittee, member (2008 - 2009)
SCI Game Development Studio, Faculty Advisor (2008 - 2009)
Freshman Mentorship Committee, member (2008 - 2008)
CampGame 08, Director (2008 - 2008)
SCI, Internship mentor (2008 - 2008)
Arizona Science Fair, Judge (2008 - 2008)

Expertise Areas

Personalized Learning and Educational Games