María Zapata Cáceres

María Zapata Cáceres

Research Professor at the

Degree in Video Game Design and Development (GDDV) and in the

Master of Computer Graphics, Games and Virtual Reality

María Zapata Cáceres is an Architect by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and graduated in Computer Science Engineer in UNED, Master in Virtual Environments (CSA) and Master in Videogames Design and Production (UEM). She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Information Technology and Communications in Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (Madrid), where she is a researcher and visiting professor in the Games Design and Development bachelor¿s degree. Her main area of research includes videogames as learning instruments for computer science both in individual and collaborative environments. She has more than 15 years of professional experience as an entrepreneur and independent professional with activities related to 3D design, videogames, technology, and teaching.