About Us

Light Plumber

D’nardo Colucci, PhD

D’nardo Colucci, Ph.D. is President of The Elumenati. Despite being a bit more grey than when he co-founded the company in 2003, D’nardo is proud of how this team has matured into an internationally recognized leader in the development of immersive environments. With a doctorate in Optical Sciences, D’nardo is also responsible for product design, development, and production. D’nardo has been awarded ten patents.

Electron Alchemist

Clayton Hooker

Clayton Hooker is responsible for the design, integration, and implementation of solutions for Elumenati customers and partners. Clay has over two decades of experience in professional sound and video installation, most recently focusing on high-end digital cinema and multimedia network integration, and has applied his innovative skills to every aspect of theater and systems design and installation.

Communicatrix

Hilary McVicker

Hilary McVicker is Communicatrix at The Elumenati – a title which would translate to VP of Sales and Marketing at most companies. She regularly represents the company in keynotes and panel discussions at industry conferences. A background in communications and new media led to several years in the videogame industry, providing resources and creating community for game developers. Joining The Elumenati in 2008 was the next step in a career focused on the business of interactive technologies and their meaningful application.

Software Development

Clement Shimizu, PhD

Clement Shimizu, Ph.D. is a research scientist in computer graphics and Computer Science. He has dedicated his life to serving artists, designers, and other creative people through technological innovation. He does this through his academic research in computer graphics and color science at the University of Minnesota, his professional work in immersive projection systems for the Elumenati, and in his personal life helping New York’s vibrant arts and design community incorporate high technology into creative projects.

Noospheric Research (Emeritus)

David McConville, PhD

David McConville, Ph.D. is co-founder of The Elumenati and was originally responsible for creative services. For over two decades, David integrated new media tools and approaches for deploying immersive, interactive environments to enhance scientific and cultural perspectives on Earth and the cosmos. His doctoral research in the Planetary Collegium focused on the effect of spherical visualization on human cognition. His current work can be found at Spherical, a strategic design and integrative research studio working to regenerate the health and integrity of Earth’s living systems.