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!
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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
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