Dennis Cheatham

I am an Associate Professor of Communication Design at Miami University, where I also serve as Affiliate Faculty in Emerging Technology in Business and Design and as a Research Fellow at Scripps Gerontology Center. My research and teaching focus on experiences at the intersection of technology and human-centered design, with an interest in futures studies and learning sciences. As one of two AI Provost Fellows at Miami University since August 2025, I co-lead institutional efforts to integrate AI responsibly across the curriculum, support faculty development, and inform institutional change. Since 2023, I have been deeply engaged in hands-on work with AI tools—including 1.5 years of active coding with generative and agentic AI—and I closely monitor AI’s evolution while presenting and publishing my research on AI applications in professional practice at international conferences and symposia. My approach emphasizes practical implementation over theoretical discussion, drawing on 15 years of professional experience as a creative director, interaction designer, and experience designer to help non-technical users adopt (and challenge) AI tools effectively and confidently. I hold an MFA in Design-Innovation Studies from the University of North Texas and degrees in Design Communication and Creative Writing from Texas Tech University.