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Jouni Smed

- Docent,
- Teacher,
Department of Computing (Faculty of Technology)
- Senior University Lecturer,
Software Engineering (Department of Computing)

jouni.smed@utu.fi

Game development; Interactive storytelling; Game research; Gamification ethics; Game algorithms; Multiplayer networking

Jouni Smed holds a PhD in Computer Science and serves as a University Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at the University of Turku, Finland. He has organized and taught game development on diverse topics, spanning from game algorithms and networking in multiplayer games to game software construction, game design, and interactive storytelling. His research interests range from code tweaking to software processes and from simple puzzles to multisite game development.

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A Longitudinal Analysis of Gamification in Untappd: Ethical Reflections on a Social Drinking Application (2026) DSE '26 : Proceedings of the 1st International Workshop on Dark Software Engineering Molleri, Jefferson; Hyrynsalmi, Sami; Hakkala, Antti; Kimppa, Kai K.; Smed, Jouni
Exploring Interactive Storytelling in Virtual Reality for Teaching Quantum Physics and Computation: A Comparative Analysis of Qwiz and Qplayground (2026) Extended Realities, Virtual Environment, and Interactive Experiences Skult, Natasha; Piispanen, Laura; Smed, Jouni
Navigating Identities: Avatar Customization and Transgender Experiences in Social VR (2026) Extended Realities, Virtual Environment, and Interactive Experiences Wiik, Joona; Suovuo, Tomi "bgt"; Kähkönen, Lotta; Smed, Jouni
Non-conventional virtual reality mechanics (2026) Extended Realities, Virtual Environment, and Interactive Experiences Nyyssönen, Taneli; Lehtonen, Teijo; Smed, Jouni
A Metaverse Where Users, NPCs and AI Agents Can Coexist (2025)
- AHFE International
Human-Computer Interaction & Emerging Technologies : Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, Orlando, Florida, USA 26-30 July 2025 Markopoulos, Panagiotis; Smed, Jouni
Designing a Video-based Remote Clinical Consultation Simulation With Artificial Intelligence-based Communication Detection: Perspectives From Health Care Professionals and Educators (2025)
- CIN: Computers Informatics Nursing
Kyyhkynen, Rasmus; Peltonen, Laura-Maria; Smed, Jouni
A Chronicle of Quantum Technologies in Game and Software Development (2024)
- IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications
Skult, Natasha; Piispanen, Laura; Atas, Metincan; Jankiewicz, Klementyna; Surer, Elif; Smed, Jouni; Seskir, Zeki C.
A Comparison of One- and Two-Handed Gesture User Interfaces in Virtual Reality—A Task-Based Approach (2024)
- Multimodal Technologies and Interaction
Nyyssönen, Taneli; Helle, Seppo; Lehtonen, Teijo; Smed, Jouni
A Data-driven Approach to Identify Feedback Elements for Effective VR Training (2024)
- AHFE International
Human Factors, Business Management and Society: Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics and the Affiliated Conferences, Nice, France 24-27 July 2024 Ravyse, Werner; Tarkkanen, Kimmo; Luimula, Mika; Smed, Jouni
Digital Information Management for Advanced Practice Nursing: Needs Assessment (2023)
- Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
Caring is Sharing – Exploiting the Value in Data for Health and Innovation Laine Heidi, Heikkilä Asta, Peltonen Laura-Maria, Smed Jouni