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Duane Szafron is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta, within the Faculty of Science, specializing in Computing Science. He has a comprehensive educational background with a B.Sc. Honors in Mathematics and Physics, and an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Regina, followed by a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Waterloo. Szafron's research primarily focuses on bioinformatics and computer games. He is known for his work on creating realistic artificially-intelligent characters in commercial video games and developing a model of AI scripting called ScriptEase. This model facilitates the creation of complex character behaviors without the need for extensive programming by game designers. Additionally, he is dedicated to advancing bioinformatics through the automation of protein sequence predictions, aiming to provide a robust framework for comparative proteomics. Szafron’s contributions to these fields demonstrate his commitment to enhancing both gaming technology and biological research.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management