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Kristopher Alexander

Dr. Kristopher Alexander: The Video Games Professor

Dr. Kris Alexander, the professor of video games, is a two-time globally ranked player turned scholar, and game developer. His work focuses on video game design, virtual production, and collegiate esports infrastructure.

Currently the director of The Conduit, a research lab at Ryerson University, Dr. Alexander has also completed academic video essays with Wisecrack, educational work with Epic Games, the Canada Media Fund, and work on esports in academia with Red Bull, and Team Liquid. He is Canada’s academic guide to the nuanced nature of video games that extend beyond the playing of games.

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