Mr. Durgesh Pandey

Durgesh Pandey is a dynamic AVGC-XR professional who seamlessly integrates technical expertise, academic depth, and creative innovation across 3D animation, visual effects, game design, immersive media technologies (AR/VR/MR/XR), and cognitive science. With over six years of experience as both an educator and practitioner, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development and academic mentorship at institutions such as Banasthali Vidyapith, Rishihood University, Lovely Professional University, TnY Solution, YMCA University, INMAS DRDO and various animation studios.
Durgesh’s diverse professional portfolio spans 3D animation, game design, and game art, including leading pipelines for NFT asset production, developing virtual environments for defence simulations, and crafting interactive prototypes for gaming and metaverse applications. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Art from Noida International University and a B.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra (Noida campus). He further earned an M.Sc. in Animation and Multimedia Technology from I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Technology at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, focusing on the intersection of human cognition and immersive technologies.
He was recognized by the AICTE in 2023 as a member of the Model Curriculum Committee for the Diploma-Level Game Design course. He also serves as a Board of Studies (BoS) member at Graphic Era Hill University, advising on curriculum innovation. His artistic excellence has earned multiple honours, including participation in the “Paint for Ganga” Art Camp by Camlin in 2015 and the prestigious National Painting Award from the Camlin Foundation in 2014. Beyond these recognitions, Durgesh has played a pivotal role in shaping academic infrastructure, including designing the syllabus for the B.Sc. in Animation at YMCA University and the B.Des. in Immersive Media (AR/VR) at Rishihood University, as well as contributing to curriculum reviews for game design programs at LPU. He has established animation labs, conducted national-level workshops on game design, and served as an external examiner for undergraduate programs. These accomplishments highlight his multifaceted impact as a creator, researcher, and academic leader, shaping the future of India’s AVGC-XR ecosystem.