Hello! I am David M. Krum, an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the California State University, Los Angeles.

• My research interests include human-computer interaction, 3D interaction, and virtual/augmented reality.
• I lead the Experience Lab (XP Lab), which studies human-computer interaction and specializes in the research and development of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
• I co-direct the Institute for Interactive Arts, Research, and Technology (INART), which advances the art, practice, and research of digital narrative (storytelling) and game design. 
• More information is available at my personal page.

Education

• Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
• M.S., University of Alabama in Huntsville
• B.S., Engineering and Applied Science, California Institute of Technology

Student Hours (AKA Office Hours)

Please send me an email to schedule an appointment.

Teaching

• I am teaching CS 4540-02: Topics in Advanced Computer Science: Human Centered Computing (Spring 2022).
• I am developing new courses in computational thinking and virtual/augmented reality.
• I mentor Senior Design Project teams.

Past Courses

• CS 4555-01: Introduction to 3D Game Programming (Fall 2021, Fall 2020).
• CS 4540-02: Topics in Advanced Computer Science: Human Centered Computing (Spring 2021).

Research

If you are interested in any of the following opportunities, please contact me.

• I host a journal club (like a book club) for undergrad and grad students to read interesting papers in human-computer interaction, including virtual/augmented reality.
• I am also available to advise Master's projects and Master's theses.

Admission to Cal State LA

• If you are interested in a working on a PhD with me, unfortunately, Cal State LA does not offer a Computer Science PhD program.
• If you are interested in the MS or BS program, I encourage you to apply! You do not need to contact me. I do not have influence over the admissions decision for your application.