Krzysztof Pietroszek
About Krzysztof Pietroszek
Krzysztof Pietroszek is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Founding Executive Director of the Institute for Immersive Designs, Experiences, Applications, and Stories in Washington, D.C. He possesses a multidisciplinary background in emergency medicine education, immersive media technology, computer science, and filmmaking.
Work at The George Washington University
Krzysztof Pietroszek serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the academic environment by integrating his expertise in emergency medicine education with immersive media technology.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Since 2020, Krzysztof Pietroszek has been the Founding Executive Director of the Institute for Immersive Designs, Experiences, Applications, and Stories in Washington, DC. He also holds the position of Associate Professor at American University, which he began in 2022. His roles involve both academic instruction and practical applications of immersive media.
Education and Expertise
Krzysztof Pietroszek has a multidisciplinary educational background. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film (Directing) from York University, completed between 2009 and 2011, and a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University, achieved from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he has a combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science and Archeology from the University of Wroclaw, completed from 1999 to 2004.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to his current roles, Krzysztof Pietroszek worked as an Assistant Professor at California State University, Monterey Bay, from 2015 to 2018. He also held a position as an Assistant Professor at American University from 2018 to 2022. His academic career has focused on integrating technology with education in various fields.
Professional Focus and Skills
Krzysztof Pietroszek possesses a unique combination of skills that bridge emergency medicine education and immersive media technology. His work emphasizes the application of immersive media in educational contexts, enhancing the learning experience in emergency medicine and related fields.