Nathanial Maeda, PhD, P.Eng., is a Research Associate at the University of Alberta and Program Lead for Cognitive Projections that develops interdisciplinary cutting-edge AI/XR applications for healthcare and education, in addition to CTO for Click&Push that implements digital technologies for improving accessibility of our public spaces. He is also an experienced Sessional Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. He acquired his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta developing a real-time simulation of the lumbar spine for integration in various clinical scenarios. Skilled in XR development, conversational AI, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Management, Project Management, and more. Strong biomedical engineering and education professional with a BSc focused in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Option from University of Alberta.