António Baía Reis

António Baía Reis

Ph.D in Immersive Media, Professional Actor and Digital Artist. MIAT Course Director

António Baía Reis is a researcher, professor, professional actor and digital artist. His work is interdisciplinary with a strong focus on immersive media arts. He has a BA in International Relations, a Professional Acting Diploma, an MA in Theater and Performance analysis and a Ph.D. in Immersive Media. His Ph.D. was done in collaboration with U.Porto and Stanford University and focused on XR and creative processes.

His professional experience in the fields of research, education, and cultural and creative industries leads him to regularly act as a senior consultant, creative and business mentor, educator, and keynote speaker in areas such as immersive media and all things “metaversical”, innovation in education, digital and performing arts, and entertainment.