Dr Naman Merchant is a Game technologist and lecturer at Abertay University whose work explores the convergence of real-time simulation, interactive media, and high-performance computing. His practice spans game development, immersive visualization, and collaborative digital art, often integrating distributed systems, agent-based modelling, and playful interaction to create dynamic and thought-provoking experiences. His projects have been featured in artistic and academic contexts, including Rhizoma, You Are Being Followed, and Dislectek.

Beyond his work in game technology, Naman applies a similar mindset to his personal passions. From the cockpit of a plane (as a PPL student) to the complexities of a Gloomhaven campaign, he is drawn to intricate systems. This extends to his love of cooking, where he enjoys the process of turning simple ingredients into complex and satisfying results. It is this dedication to both the technical and the creative that defines his approach to development.