Jack Brookes

Jack Brookes has a strong background in software engineering and virtual reality (VR) development. Currently, they are working as a Senior Unity Software Engineer at AiFi Inc. Prior to this, they worked at UCL as a Consulting Senior Software Engineer and a Unity VR Developer / Research Fellow, where they developed a software suite for running experiments on human movement in threatening VR scenarios. Jack also worked at FundamentalVR as a Software Engineer, focusing on mathematical challenges of simulating realistic interaction with anatomy in a virtual reality surgical training platform.

Before their transition to the VR industry, Jack worked at the University of Leeds, where they completed their PhD in Psychology, specializing in human action and cognition in the Immersive Cognition Lab & PACLab. During their time at the university, they developed an open-source package for developing human behavior experiments in Unity and conducted research on the interaction between motor control and decision-making. Jack also served as a Lab Demonstrator, teaching a programming class, and worked as a Research Technician, extracting and analyzing EEG readings in real time for a virtual reality sports project.

In addition to their academic and industry experience, Jack worked at Key Engineering Solutions Limited as a Research & Development Engineer, responsible for designing a prototype control system for an automated milk feeder.

Furthermore, during their undergraduate studies, Jack worked as an Engineering Research Intern at the University of Leeds, participating in research projects related to haptic feedback device usage and the influence of virtual "force fields" on skilled hand/arm movements.

Overall, Jack Brookes has a diverse background in software engineering, virtual reality development, psychology research, and teaching, making him a well-rounded professional in the field.

Jack Brookes completed their education at the University of Leeds. From 2012 to 2016, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEng) with a focus on computing, mechatronics, and robotics. Following this, they went on to earn a PhD from the same university from 2016 to 2019 in the field of VR (Virtual Reality) and Cognitive Science.