Faculty Fellow in Generative AI

Shaun Foster, Professor and Director of 3D Digital Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, is a pioneer in the field of interactive 3D and educational technology. With a rich professional journey spanning over 20 years, Foster has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of 3D graphics and interactive educational design. His contributions to the industry are marked by leadership roles in multiple teams and his involvement in award-winning projects across national TV, advertising, and interactive education sectors.
Foster's academic and professional pursuits are deeply rooted at the crossroads of next-gen interactive 3D, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He possesses a profound expertise in advanced technology, tool utilization, and educational training methodologies. This expertise is a culmination of his extensive involvement in various grant-funded projects, including the NY State Augmented Reality tourism initiative, NSF BioFuel Education, HTC Vive VR grants, VR Cary, URMC VR Steroid Pathways Learning, EpicMegaGrants in Online Learning and Virtual Production, VR Eye Tracking in collaboration with NVidia & IBM-Notre Dame, and the Meta project.

As an Authorized Unreal Instructor and a recipient of prestigious recognitions such as the EPIC Games ICVFX Fellowship and the Provost Innovative Teaching with Technology Award, Foster has consistently demonstrated his commitment to advancing the frontiers of technology in educational contexts. His current focus areas include XR/VR Eye Tracking, AI, and Virtual Production, where he actively explores the integration of design thinking and creativity to unlock new potentialities in next-generation learning. This commitment is further exemplified through his educational content on his YouTube channel, which serves as a platform for disseminating knowledge and training in his areas of expertise.

Recently, Foster has been delving into the integration of 3D Digital Design with emerging technologies such as Generative AI and large language models, aiming to revolutionize and enhance higher education paradigms. His innovative approach to technology and education continues to break new ground, setting new benchmarks in the field.

Key areas of expertise:
interactive 3D and educational technology, advanced digital graphics, grant-funded research in augmented and virtual reality, generative AI and previsualization in education, innovative teaching with emerging technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration in digital design.

For insights and collaboration in the realms of Generative AI, previsualization, and advanced 3D Digital Design, connect with Shaun Foster.