Sai Meenakshi Hariharan

Researcher

  • Bachelors, Information Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 2019.
  • Masters, Information Technology, University of Cincinnati, 2024.

Sai Meenakshi is an Academic Researcher in the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is actively engaged in research at the HXRI Laboratory, contributing to virtual reality (VR) development projects. Her research interests lie at the intersection of software development and emerging technologies, with a particular focus on the application of extended reality (XR) to enhance user experiences.

Currently, Sai Meenakshi is working on VR development projects aimed at improving human-computer interaction and usability. She is particularly interested in designing immersive simulations and interactive environments that enhance accessibility and user engagement. Her work explores the potential of VR to create intuitive, high-impact experiences while addressing technical challenges related to performance, responsiveness, and adaptability.