Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan
Dr. Kianoosh Ziayan, known as Dr. Z, was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved to the United States with his family at the age of 10. His parents were determined to provide greater opportunities for their child, and they chose to settle in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Z embraced his new life in the U.S. and began his academic journey at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he initially pursued a major in Computer Science with the goal of becoming a game designer.