Summary
Andrei Torres is an Assistant Professor and VR researcher with 14 years of experience bridging academia and industry, specializing in virtual reality, serious games, and experiential learning. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Ontario Tech University, an MEng in Teleinformatics, and a BArch in Architecture and Urbanism, blending technical rigour with spatial and design thinking. Andrei is proficient in Unity and Unreal, has led projects like GEN, Moirai and immersive avatar work for the VR-SIM Carers initiative, and has applied VR to mental health and education through Mitacs- and scholarship-funded research. He has taught across institutions in Brazil and Canada, built production VR systems as a developer, and maintains a steady research publication record recognized by awards such as the Ontario Trillium Scholarship. Less obvious: his background in architecture and early web/UI roles informs a user-centered approach to immersive interaction and usability that surfaces in both his teaching and development work.
14 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Engineering - MEng Teleinformatics Engineer, Master of Engineering - MEng Teleinformatics Engineer at Federal University of Ceara
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at Ontario Tech University
English, Portuguese