Dr. Kris Alexander

Dr. Kris Alexander is a leading authority in video game design, educational technology integration, artificial intelligence education, merging academic research with industry innovation. As Associate Professor of Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University and Director of the Red Bull Gaming Hub, he pioneered groundbreaking approaches to games and gaming as a tool for research, education, entertainment, and professional development. He frequently collaborates with leading global brands, gaming studios, educational institutions and researchers across disciplines.

Dr. Alexander’s own SRC activities explore how video games and digital media more broadly function to enhance learning, engagement, and community-building, shaping the next generation of digital interactive experiences. His collaborative research with colleagues across different disciplines examines ways in which digital media technology and AI-enhanced storytelling techniques intersect and integrate with lives of people, communities, and society overall.