Dr. Safadel earned his Ed.D. in Instructional design and Technology with a focus on immersive technologies from Texas Tech University in 2016. His research interests include spatial cognition in Immersive environments and serious game design and lesson development. He is an animation filmmaker and illustrator and enjoys creative activities.His areas of expertise are: Instructional / Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Game Design and Immersive Technologies, and Educational Film and Video Production