Hi, I'm Raluca Gaina.
I'm an AI Engineer and Game AI researcher with over a decade of experience developing intelligent systems, simulation tools and optimisation algorithms.
My work combines artificial intelligence, software engineering and game technology to solve complex problems ranging from automated game testing to large-scale simulation and planning. After leading research projects, supervising students and organising international conferences, I'm now transitioning into industry to build impactful AI-powered products.
What I Do
Artificial Intelligence
Evolutionary Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Search, Planning and Machine Learning.
Simulation Systems
AI-driven simulation, automated playtesting, digital twins and decision support tools.
Technical Leadership
Research leadership, grant-funded projects, supervision, conference organisation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Career Journey
MSc Computer Games
Queen Mary University of London
Completed an MSc specialising in Computer Games, providing the foundation for later research in Game AI.
PhD – Intelligent Games & Games Intelligence
Queen Mary University of London
Conducted research into Rolling Horizon Evolutionary Algorithms, General Video Game AI and search techniques for intelligent agents.
Lecturer in Game AI
Queen Mary University of London
Taught Game Development and Computational Game Design, supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research, designed new modules and secured research funding.
Co-founded Tabletop R&D
Tabletop R&D
Co-founded a research company developing AI-powered testing services for tabletop board games.
Transition into Industry
Spain
Seeking opportunities to apply research expertise to real-world AI, simulation and game development challenges.
Current Focus
I'm currently looking for opportunities where I can combine my background in Game AI, simulation and intelligent systems to solve real-world engineering challenges.
My experience spans research, software development, technical leadership and collaborative projects, and I'm particularly interested in roles involving AI engineering, optimisation, simulation or interactive technologies.