Invited as visiting faculty for the Masters in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC) at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC), Barcelona

I had the privilege of being invited to IAAC, Barcelona, where I taught the Hardware 2 module for the Masters in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC) programme. Over the course of three weeks, we discussed several topics related to sensors, sensor integration, and computer vision. Check out some of the super cool projects that the… Continue reading Invited as visiting faculty for the Masters in Robotics and Advanced Construction (MRAC) at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IaaC), Barcelona


PhD Work with Robothespian now on Display at Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Madrid

Following on from the previous post, where my PhD work with the Robothespian was displayed at CCCB, Barcelona from July to December 2022, the exhibition titled Brain(s) (Cerebros in Spanish) has now moved to the Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid. The exhibition explores humankind’s ongoing fascination with the brain and how history, art, science and… Continue reading PhD Work with Robothespian now on Display at Espacio Fundación Telefónica, Madrid


Guest Editor at Frontiers in Virtual Reality on a Special Call About Improving the ‘Self’ using XR

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As guest editor for Frontiers in Virtual Reality, I am excited to collaborate with Dr. Nishtha Lamba, Dr. Domna Banakou, and Dr. Sofia Seinfeld to explore the transformative potential of virtual reality in enhancing the ‘self’. Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) technology allows users to experience realistic virtual scenarios that might be too difficult, daunting, or… Continue reading Guest Editor at Frontiers in Virtual Reality on a Special Call About Improving the ‘Self’ using XR


Empowering Education with Technology: My Talk at the Youth Knowledge Forum

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I was invited to give a talk titled ‘Transforming Education Through Technology’ at the esteemed Youth Knowledge Forum. This event was organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). They provided a platform for me to discuss the amazing potential of emerging technologies… Continue reading Empowering Education with Technology: My Talk at the Youth Knowledge Forum


Part of the Programme Committee for the WISHWell Workshop 2023

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I am part of the programme committee for the International Workshop on Intelligent Environments Supporting Healthcare and Well-being (WISHWell), as part of the 19th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE2023) Thanks to Prof. Juan Augusto for inviting me to be part of this exciting workshop!


Overcoming Phobias with Virtual Reality: Featured in Wired Middle East

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I was recently interviewed for an article published by Wired Middle East magazine where we delved into the transformative power of virtual reality (VR) in conquering phobias. The feature highlighted the remarkable effectiveness of VR as a therapeutic tool, offering useful insights into its implementation and potential it holds for the future. Click here to… Continue reading Overcoming Phobias with Virtual Reality: Featured in Wired Middle East


‘Transforming the self in the Metaverse’ – Delivered Workshop at The Assembly

Image by The Assembly, in5 Tech, Dubai

I delivered a 2-hour workshop titled “Transforming the Self in the Metaverse” at The Assembly, in5 Tech, where the potential of Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for empowering personal growth was explored. The workshop discussed various research studies and applications using VR, including phobia treatment, self-counselling, and fostering inclusivity by reducing biases. It was… Continue reading ‘Transforming the self in the Metaverse’ – Delivered Workshop at The Assembly


PhD Work with Robothespian on Display at Centre of Contemporary Culture Barcelona

[First two images courtesy Mel Slater @melslater] Work that I carried out during my PhD at the EventLab is now on display as part of Brain(s), an exhibition at the Centre of Contemporary Culture Barcelona (CCCB). The exhibition explores humankind’s ongoing fascination with the brain and how history, art, science and philosophy have studied and… Continue reading PhD Work with Robothespian on Display at Centre of Contemporary Culture Barcelona


Presented Research Study Exploring Impact of Instructors’ Gender and Race on Perceived Learning at 10th European Conference on Education

There is substantial evidence that students’ perceptions and evaluations of instructors are influenced by their expectations and implicit biases, which further impacts their learning and motivation in higher education. We have designed a study with an experimental design to examine the impact of gender (male, female) and race (South Asian, White) on perceived learning and interest… Continue reading Presented Research Study Exploring Impact of Instructors’ Gender and Race on Perceived Learning at 10th European Conference on Education