[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
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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
Moderated a panel discussion about ‘Humanising Technology’ at ERPBSS 2022
As part of the Sixth International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences and in line with one of the key values of the Centre for Innovation in Human Experience (CIHx) at Middlesex University Dubai, we organised an exciting panel discussion, that explored the role of policy, law, and ethics within technological innovation. Main themes of… Continue reading Moderated a panel discussion about ‘Humanising Technology’ at ERPBSS 2022
Presented the project about implicit racial bias at the Research Seminar Series at Middlesex University Dubai
Abstract: There is an alarming level of violence by police in the US toward African Americans. Although this may be rooted in explicit racial bias, the more intractable problem is overcoming implicit bias, bias that is non-conscious but demonstrated in actual behaviour. If bias is implicit, it is difficult to change through explicit methods that… Continue reading Presented the project about implicit racial bias at the Research Seminar Series at Middlesex University Dubai
Talk about ‘Applications and Future of Augmented Reality’ given for students of Pristine Private School, Dubai
Interview in ‘Emirates Woman’ magazine about the Metaverse
I was asked to participate in a written interview with Emirates Woman, a popular lifestyle, news and fashion website in the UAE. They were doing an issue on the ‘Future’ and had very interesting questions related to the Metaverse and its implications.
“The Role of Immersive Technologies in Promoting Social Connectedness” – Special Track organised by the Immersive VR Lab for ERPBSS 2022
The Immersive VR Lab is organizing a special track for the Sixth International Conference on Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences Special Track – Organised by the Immersive VRx Lab Topic: The Role of Immersive Technologies in Promoting Social Connectedness The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of immersive technologies, such as Virtual… Continue reading “The Role of Immersive Technologies in Promoting Social Connectedness” – Special Track organised by the Immersive VR Lab for ERPBSS 2022
Talk about ‘Using Immersive Technology for Creative Problem Solving’ at GEMS Founders School and Cambridge International School
Organised the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE2021) as the Local Committee Chair
It was quite an experience as the local organising committee chair of this prestigious conference in its 17th edition. What was initially going to be a face-to-face conference was moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it would have been fantastic to host an in-person conference in Dubai, this decision also brought about exciting… Continue reading Organised the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE2021) as the Local Committee Chair
Delivered a talk at the Interaction Design Centre (IDC), Middlesex University, London
Part of a team that led a talk titled Human-Centered Design Teaching and Professional Practices. The talk focused on the our lab’s journey over the past 20 months of its establishment and its activities which are in line with its mission to build communities of practice that capitalise on humanising technologies. The team shared their… Continue reading Delivered a talk at the Interaction Design Centre (IDC), Middlesex University, London