Summary
Alexandros Lotsos is a PhD candidate at Northwestern bridging Computer Science and Learning Sciences with a research focus on HCI, interaction design education, and playful learning environments. With a decade of experience spanning academia, teaching, and startups, he blends rigorous research with hands-on product development—co-founding an AR tabletop gaming company and leading full-stack WebXR efforts. He has taught creative coding and game development at NYU, created curricula and workshops on Git and Arduino, and builds user-centered web applications for clients. His background in mathematics, philosophy, and integrated design informs a multidisciplinary approach to building engaging, research-backed learning experiences. Notably, he applies lean startup methods and quantitative customer research when translating prototypes into public-facing interactive products.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science + Learning Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science + Learning Science at Northwestern University
Master’s Degree, Integrated Digital Media, Master’s Degree, Integrated Digital Media at New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Philosophy at Boston University