Our Community

Meet the researchers and practitioners advancing in the field of interactive digital narratives through ARDIN

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"Being part of ARDIN has connected me with researchers around the world who share my passion for interactive storytelling. The conferences and workshops have been invaluable for my research and career development."

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"ARDIN provides a unique interdisciplinary space where academics and industry professionals can collaborate. The community has helped me bridge theory and practice in my work on narrative games."

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"As an early-career researcher, ARDIN has been instrumental in helping me establish connections and receive mentorship from leaders in the field. The supportive community has made all the difference in my academic journey."

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Member Spotlights

Highlighting members who have recently published research in interactive digital narratives.

Dr. Hartmut Koenitz

Associate Professor, HKU University of the Arts Utrecht

Researcher and educator in interactive digital narrative, founder of ARDIN.

Interactive Digital Narrative Game Studies Digital Humanities
Recent Publication:
Adaptive Narrative Systems: A Framework for Personalized Interactive Experiences (2023)
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Dr. Gabriele Ferri

Associate Professor, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Design researcher focusing on critical, speculative and playful approaches to future technologies.

Design Research Critical Design Playful Interaction
Recent Publication:
Designing Interactive Narratives for Urban Spaces (2022)
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Dr. Mirjam Palosaari Eladhari

Professor, Södertörn University

Game designer and researcher specializing in AI-based game design and character-based systems.

Game Design AI in Games Character Systems
Recent Publication:
Emotional Engagement in VR Narratives: A Study of Presence and Agency (2022)
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Recent Member Publications

Latest research and publications from our community members.

2023

Adaptive Narrative Systems: A Framework for Personalized Interactive Experiences

Koenitz, H., Ferri, G., & Haahr, M.

This paper presents a novel framework for creating adaptive narrative systems that respond to user preferences, behaviors, and emotional states. Through a series of case studies, we demonstrate how this framework can be applied to various interactive media formats.

📚 Journal of Interactive Narratives
❝ Citations: 24
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2022

Emotional Engagement in VR Narratives: A Study of Presence and Agency

Eladhari, M., Mitchell, A., & Rouse, R.

This research investigates the relationship between narrative agency, presence, and emotional engagement in virtual reality storytelling. Through empirical studies with 120 participants, we identify key design principles for creating emotionally resonant VR narratives.

📚 International Journal of Virtual Reality
❝ Citations: 17
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2022

Educational Applications of Interactive Fiction: Case Studies in STEM Learning

Sezen, D., Sezen, T.I., & Knoller, N.

This paper explores how interactive fiction can be leveraged as an educational tool in STEM subjects. We present three case studies of interactive narrative experiences designed to teach physics, biology, and computer science concepts to high school students.

📚 Digital Education Review
❝ Citations: 12
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