Dan’s work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. As an adjunct research professor in the School of Information Technology at Carleton University, his research explores the design of immersive learning experiences aimed at changing perspectives, reducing racial barriers, and creating positive psychological effects. He also teaches courses related to game design, digital storytelling, and managing creative companies at Toronto Metropolitan University and Carleton University. He holds a Bachelor of Management Science and Honours, Management Information Systems from the University of Ottawa, Master of Digital Experience Innovation from the University of Waterloo, and Ph.D. in Information Technology, from Carleton University focused on the design of VR-based learning experiences.