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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

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

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

Research paper titled: ‘A Virtual Reality Embodiment Technique to Enhance Helping Behavior of Police Toward a Victim of Police Racial Aggression’ published in Presence

The research paper titled ‘A Virtual Reality Embodiment Technique to Enhance Helping Behavior of Police Toward a Victim of Police Racial Aggression’ published in Presence: Virtual and Augmented Reality. This project which started out in 2018, was carried out when I was part of Virtual Bodyworks, in collaboration with Jigsaw. The project used Virtual Reality… Continue reading Research paper titled: ‘A Virtual Reality Embodiment Technique to Enhance Helping Behavior of Police Toward a Victim of Police Racial Aggression’ published in Presence