Michael_Zyda

Michael Zyda

Michael Zyda

American computer scientist

Michael Zyda is an American computer scientist, video game designer, and former Professor of Computer Science Practice at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California.[1] He was named an IEEE Fellow in 2019[2] and an ACM Fellow in 2020[3] for his research contributions in video game design and virtual reality. He is also the founding director of the Computer Science (Games) degree programs at USC Viterbi.[1] Michael received his bachelor's degree in bioengineering from University of California, San Diego, master's degree in computer science from University of Massachusetts Amherst and doctoral degree in computer science from Washington University in St. Louis.[1]

Zyda was an expert witness for Billy Mitchell in a lawsuit against Twin Galaxies.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "USC - Viterbi School of Engineering - Viterbi Faculty Directory". viterbi.usc.edu. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "IEEE CS 2019 Fellows | IEEE Computer Society". February 15, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  3. [3]
    "2020 ACM Fellows Recognized for Work that Underpins Today's Computing Innovations". www.acm.org. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  4. [4]
    Bailey, Dustin (January 16, 2024). "After 5 years in court, Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong and other arcade records are back thanks in part to a doctor's note that says nobody can prove he cheated". GamesRadar+. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. [5]
    Orland, Kyle (January 16, 2024). "After settlement, Billy Mitchell's scores go up on Twin Galaxies' "historic database"". Ars Technica. Retrieved February 19, 2024.


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