Timothi Lim is a Creative Technologist and PhD researcher at De Montfort University (DMU) exploring how Mixed Reality, Generative AI, and real-time data shape the social dynamics that emerge in the spaces between physical and virtual worlds. Through his practice-based research and eight years in the interactive tech industry, he's fascinated by how we might design immersive technologies that enhance our collective experience and connection to each other, especially as the boundaries between digital and physical realities become increasingly blurred.

With over eight years of experience in the creative technology industry, Timothi has served as Creative Director at The Doodle People, collaborating with renowned brands like Sanrio and MTNdew, and as CTO at Hephaestus Technologies, where he developed 3D, AI-driven solutions to address real-world challenges in built environments. A graduate of USC’s Interactive Entertainment (IMGD) program, Timothi is on a mission to connect generations through play, merging emerging technology with human-centric design to redefine social dynamics in a digital age.