Kellen Maicher is an Assistant Professor specializing in Interactive Multimedia in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. Kellen holds an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University, as well as a B.S. in both Biology and Technical Graphics. In his professional experience he has worked as a multimedia project manager and freelance new media developer.

Kellen currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in interactive multimedia development and human factors for applied computer graphics. He has developed, taught, and co-taught eleven courses in his six years as a CGT faculty member, instructing on topics including animation, web design, and multimedia development. In addition to his professional experience, teaching, and research activities he has presented and instructed at national and international conferences.

Kellen has been presented with two consecutive Outstanding Faculty Awards (06-07) in the College of Technology and was nominated for the James D. Dwyer Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2006.

His research endeavors primarily focus on the assessment and validation of human factors related to computer graphics technology applications. Specific interests in HCI technology, usability, user-centered design, and performance testing. Application areas include a variety of computer applications with a specific focus on educational, instructional, and training multimedia. Kellen has presented papers and given workshops at various conferences including international presentations in Russia, Norway, and Poland.

• Radwan*, J. E., Glotzbach, R. J., Mohler, J. L., Maicher, K. R. (2007). The Effect of a Web Design and Usability Module in a Web Development Course. Journal of Visual Literacy.
• Connolly, P. E. and Maicher, K. R. (2005). Continuing evolution of a web-based engineering graphics tutorial: interactive input and response. The Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 69(1), 26-33.
• Watkins, B.A., Watkins, C.T., Rogers L., Maicher, K.R., Li, Y., Friend, B. (2001). Food Chemistry Experiments Workbook. Institute of Food Technologists.
• Maicher*, K.R., Sarapin, Cory C.A., Connolly P.E., Mohler J.L. (2009). Globalizing a Computer Graphics Technology Curriculum. 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.
• Maicher*, K.R., Garofalo F., Burton T.L. (2009). cgCentral: A Rich Internet Application for Education. Teaching Learning Technology Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
• Maicher*, K.R., Sarapin, Cory C.A., Connolly P.E., Mohler J.L. (2008). Globalizing a Technology Program via International Internships and Study Abroad in China. Proceedings of the 2008 NAIT Conference.
• Maicher, K.R. (2007). Accounting for Student Variability: A Track-Based System for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Maicher*, K.R. and Glotzbach, R.J. (2007). Digital Master: A Supplementary Online Application for Teaching Applied Computer Graphics. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Glotzbach*, R.J., and Maicher, K.R. (2007). Industry Partnerships in Education. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education.
• Glotzbach, R.J., & Maicher, K.R. (2006). Challenges of e-Health: Designing dynamic custom websites for healthcare facilities. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies.
• Glotzbach*, R.J., Maicher, K.R., Luther, K., Co, B., Kellogg, L., & Mordkovich, D. (2006). St. Mary's Medical Center: An e-Health initiative. Poster presentation at the 2006 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
• Glotzbach*, R.J. and Maicher, K.R. (2006). Using Industry Partnerships in Academia as Instructor-Learner Paradigm. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2006 Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications.
• Glotzbach, R.J., & Maicher, K. (2005). St. Mary’s Medical Center: Engagement partnership, developing a web presence. Poster presentation at the 2005 college of technology faculty convocation, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
• Maicher*, K. R. and Connolly, P. E. (2005). Development of a Web-based Multiview Drawing Application., Teaching Learning Technology Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
• Morales C., Maicher, K.R. (2003). Development of a Distance-Learning Intelligent Instructional Delivery System., Teaching Learning Technology, 2003 Conference, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.