Summary
Nicko Caluya is an assistant professor, researcher, and software engineer with 11 years of experience specializing in computer graphics, augmented/mixed reality, interactive multimedia, and educational technology. Based in Ibaraki, Japan, he teaches computer graphics and programming while leading research that compares AR/VR learning environments and explores AR attention-guidance and usability for immersive experiences. His background spans academia and industry internships where he built AR/VR applications for weather visualization, architectural presentation, and cultural education, often combining user studies with practical prototyping. A practiced educator and writer, he seeks roles that merge creative practice with programming, bringing both pedagogical insight and hands-on development to interdisciplinary teams. An early career editor and community moderator, he also has a track record of coordinating cross-disciplinary projects and recruiting participants for international studies.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Engineering, Information Science/Studies, Doctor of Engineering, Information Science/Studies at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Muntinlupa Science High School
BS, Computer Science, 3.21/4.0, BS, Computer Science, 3.21/4.0 at Ateneo de Manila University
English, Tagalog, French, Japanese