Sarvin Eshaghi

EMAIL: eshaghi2@illinois.edu ONLINE: visit Sarvin Eshaghi's portfolio site

INFORMATICS PhD FOCUS AREA(s):
• Design, Technology and Society

Sarvin Eshaghi’s research lies at the intersection of game studies, digital heritage, and educational technology. Drawing on a background in architecture, landscape architecture, and historic preservation, she develops educational games that support learning and engagement in cultural and urban contexts, with a focus on cooperative play and the application of learning theories to interactive systems in public settings that foster participation, community engagement, and a stronger sense of place.

She also contributes to interdisciplinary game development at stu/dio as an Associate Producer and Quality Assurance Lead, supporting QA workflows and production standards across projects.

ADVISOR:
• Laura Shackelford