Michael Naimark
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Media Arts and Sciences (first year of the program) 1977-09-01 - 1979-05-01
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybernetic Systems (independent major, with high distinction and high honors) 1970-09-01 - 1974-05-01Work Experience
Michael Naimark & Company
Current
Michael Naimark & Company
University of California, Berkeley
2023-01-01 - 2023-05-01
University of California, Berkeley
NYU Shanghai
2017-09-01 - 2021-08-01
NYU Shanghai
2015-01-01 - 2015-01-01
MIT Media Lab
2011-01-01 - 2014-01-01
MIT Media Lab
NYU
2009-01-01 - 2013-01-01
NYU
Ars Electronica
2008-01-01 - 2009-01-01
Ars Electronica
University of Southern California
2004-01-01 - 2009-01-01
University of Southern California
Art Center College of Design
2005-01-01 - 2005-01-01
Art Center College of Design
International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS)
2001-01-01 - 2002-01-01
International Academy of Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS)
Skills
Summary
I bridge the gap between emerging technologies and meaningful human experiences, with four decades at the forefront of immersive media innovation. What I Offer: - Strategic consulting for organizations navigating VR/AR/XR implementation - Creative direction for presence-focused immersive experiences - Expert advisement on media technology innovation roadmaps - Mentorship for teams developing new interaction paradigms Career Highlights: - Google's first-ever VR Artist-in-Residence - VR/AR curriculum developer and research director at NYU Shanghai - Pioneering contributor at Atari Research, Apple Multimedia Lab, Interval Research, Lucasfilm Interactive, USC Cinema, and MIT Media Lab - Lead inventor on 17 patents in cameras, displays, haptics, and live video - On the Wikipedia pages for Virtual Reality (twice), Projection Mapping, New Media Artists, Interactive Artists, Cinematographers from the United States, and The Hackers Conference. - Over 100 publications, 300 presentations, and scores of exhibitions internationally. Creator of works in permanent collections at the Exploratorium, ZKM, and American Museum of the Moving Image I'm currently focused on select consulting engagements and developing my own creative projects ready for partnership and funding. Interested? Let's connect: michael@naimark.net.
