Mrithula Madhavan

Masters Student Mrithula Madhavan is a master’s student in the Health Technology at UIUC and a graduate researcher in the Human eXtended Reality Interaction (HXRI) Laboratory. Her research focuses on improving the accessibility of non-invasive neurotechnology through simulation, visualization, and human-centered design. At HXRI, she contributes to the development of an interactive brain stimulation prototype […]

HXRI Lab Director, Professor Gupta, Gives Interactive Workshop on AI-Enhanced Education for Engineering Faculty

On June 3, 2025, with sponsorship from Engineering Unleashed by KEEN, the HXRI Lab led an interactive workshop titled “Curiosity with AI: Designing Curricula Focusing on Curiosity”, aimed at engineering faculty across various universities. The session was facilitated by Professor Avinash Gupta, Director of the HXRI Lab, and focused on empowering educators to integrate artificial […]

HXRI Lab Members, Qiyuan and Dhritiman Graduate from Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering

We are excited to share that Qiyuan Cheng and Dhritiman Roy, dedicated members of the HXRI Lab, graduated this May from the Department of Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their contributions to the lab have been an integral part of our research efforts, and we are proud to celebrate […]

HXRI Lab Attends the Second Annual IMMERSE Symposium at NCSA

On April 29, 2025, members of the HXRI Lab took part inthe Second Annual IMMERSE Symposium, held at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). The event highlighted cutting-edge research in immersive technologies, applications, and human experience, bringing together leading experts from academia, industry, and government. Focused on fostering collaboration and advancing research, education, and […]

Dhritiman Roy

Masters Student Dhritiman is a master’s student in Industrial & Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focused on applying AR/VR and machine learning to healthcare training. His research involves developing immersive simulators using Unity, HoloLens, Arduino, and force sensors to enhance skill acquisition in neonatal and laryngoscopic procedures. He builds real-time feedback […]

Vihaan and Helen present the Mixed Reality Simulator at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair

On February 11, 2025, Vihaan and Helen presented the Mixed Reality Simulator Neonatal Needle Thoracentesis Procedures at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair. The event was hosted in the Illini Union to encourage the Illinois undergraduate population to involve themselves in research. They met many incredible individuals who stopped by to learn more about HXRI’s impact to medicine and education […]

Esha Mujumdar

Undergraduate Student Esha is a BS student studying Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As an undergraduate research assistant in the HRXI Lab, she is helping to develop virtual reality applications and provides insights. She is also interested in Human-Computer Interaction and computer security, particularly in designing and enhancing user experience. In […]

Trustan Price

Undergraduate Student Trustan Gabriel Price is an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Statistics with minors in Computer Science and Data Science. As a research assistant, he is passionate about machine learning, computer vision, and applied AI in healthcare technology, focusing on data-driven solutions for surgical training and extended reality applications. Beyond […]

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