People in XR

UMverse Initiative

The UMverse Initiative is currently being led by Kim Grinfeder, Thomas Merrick, and Bryson Rudolph. If you have any questions about XR at the University of Miami, please feel free to email. 

Kim Grinfeder

Kim Grinfeder

Professor

(305) 284-6253
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Kim Grinfeder is a multidisciplinary media producer and designer who uses emergent technologies to practice new ways to communicate social and environmental issues. Kim completed his undergraduate degree in history and with a background in photography, design, and business. After graduating, he spent seven years in NYC working at media startups...
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Thomas C Merrick

Thomas C Merrick

Sr. Project Manager, XR Initiatives

(646) 263-5274
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Tom Merrick is a seasoned educator and technology enthusiast. He holds a BS in Information Engineering from Cornell and an MA in Independent School Leadership from Columbia. With 15 years of experience in education, including roles as a Math Director and School Administrator, Tom brings a unique perspective on technology’s role in...
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Bryson Rudolph

Bryson Rudolph

Sr. Research Software Engineer

(305) 284-1560
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Bryson Rudolph is an extended reality developer passionate about immersive technologies, gamified education, foreign languages and culture, and humanitarian work. He holds a BS and an MS in Computer Science and a BA in Spanish from Clemson University. Bryson currently helps lead the University of Miami’s Virtual Experiences Simulation...
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XR Initiative Advisory Board

Gemma Henderson

Gemma Henderson

Director, Information Technology

(305) 284-3949
Rodolphe el-Khoury

Rodolphe el-Khoury

Dean, School of Architecture

(305) 284-9092

S.Barry Issenberg, M.D.

Professor

(305) 243-6491
William Scott Green

William Scott Green

Professor

(305) 284-4733
Victor J Milenkovic

Victor J Milenkovic

Professor

(305) 284-4194
Greta Mitzova-Vladinov

Greta Mitzova-Vladinov

Associate Professor of Clinical

(305) 284-7393
Nick Tsinoremas

Nick Tsinoremas

Professor

(305) 284-4902
Ijeoma Adele

Ijeoma Adele

Director, Strategic Initiatives

(305) 284-9676
Jeffrey M Buchman

Jeffrey M Buchman

Associate Professor

(305) 284-2157
Charles Eckman

Charles Eckman

Dean, Libraries

(305) 284-1959

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