The document is a comprehensive curriculum vitae for Dr. Jason Jerald, CEO and co‑founder of NextGen Interactions. It opens with an executive summary highlighting his role as a leading VR expert, author of the best‑selling The VR Book, and advisor to numerous VR‑focused companies. The CV details his primary position (CEO/Co‑Founder of NextGen Interactions, 2012‑present), education (Ph.D., M.S. in Computer Science from UNC‑Chapel Hill, B.S. from Washington State University) and a research focus on perceptual thresholds and latency in head‑mounted displays. A chronological professional and research experience section lists senior technical and leadership roles at NextGen, Duke, Waterford Institute, Digital ArtForms, NASA Ames, HRL Labs, and several national labs, emphasizing VR system development, latency reduction, and human‑centered design. Advisory board memberships, academic teaching, mentoring, and extensive professional service (SIGGRAPH, IEEE VR, Toastmasters) are enumerated. The CV includes a bibliography of books, conference and journal papers, patents, and a record of grants, awards, and fellowships, many funded by NIST, NIH, and industry partners. Technical expertise spans programming languages, graphics/VR libraries, development environments, and platforms. Media coverage, selected public presentations, and panel moderation activities illustrate his outreach and thought‑leadership in VR. The document serves as a detailed professional profile showcasing Dr. Jerald’s expertise in virtual/augmented reality research, development, education, and industry leadership.
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Executive Summary: Positioning as a Global VR Authority
Highlights Dr. Jerald’s role as CEO of NextGen Interactions, author of *The VR Book*, advisory board memberships, and media visibility.
Professional & Research Experience – Industry‑Academic Bridge
Chronological account of senior roles at NextGen, Duke (VR sickness research), Waterford Institute (commercialization), Digital ArtForms (Valve consulting, NIH SBIR), NASA Ames, HRL Labs, and national labs, emphasizing VR system creation and human‑centered design.
Advisory Board Contributions to VR Start‑ups
Lists service on Sixense, Xmod, CI Dynamics, Burnout Game Ventures, outlining strategic guidance on motion‑tracking, physics simulation, and product direction.