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