Collaborate. Mentor. Lead.
Faculty Leading the Future of Immersive Innovation
At the National Centre of Excellence for Immersive Technology (NCoE), our Faculty Affiliates are at the heart of everything we do. These exceptional scholars are bridging disciplines, driving research, and shaping new frontiers in XR, AI, simulation, education, and digital innovation.
More than a Title.
A Platform for Impact.
Visibility
Be profiled as a Faculty Fellow on ImmXRsive.ca and across NCoE programming
Access
Gain access to NCoE lab space, equipment, and student talent
Impact
Co-lead interdisciplinary projects, mentor emerging talent, and shape immersive curricula
How Faculty Contribute
Faculty Affiliates contribute across a range of areas:
Research & Publications
Immersive Curriculum Co-Development
Mentorship (Undergrad, MSc, MCS, Startups)
Public Engagement & Events
Community Co-Creation & DEI
Ethics & Policy in Emerging Tech
Meet Our Faculty Fellows
Our Faculty Affiliates represent a diverse, interdisciplinary network of immersive innovators. Explore a few of their stories:
Randy Lin
Faculty of Computer Science
Expertise: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Game Design / Development, Simulation / Digital Twins, Human-Computer Interaction, Education Technology, Healthcare and Assistive Tech, Indigenous Knowledge & Technologies, Ethics, Equity & Inclusion in Emerging Tech
[email protected]
Mahreen Nasir
Faculty of Computer Science
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Education Technology
[email protected]
Chris Brogly
Department of IT, FCST
Expertise: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Game Design / Development, Healthcare and Assistive Tech
[email protected]
Chantal Lemieux
Psychology
Expertise: Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Healthcare and Assistive Tech
[email protected]
Md Al Maruf
Faculty of Computer Science
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Simulation / Digital Twins, Education Technology, Embedded Intelligence Systems, Advanced Software Engineering
[email protected]
Nusrate Aziz
Department of Finance, Economics & Decision Sciences
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Education Technology
[email protected]
Sathaporn Hu
Faculty of Computer Science
Expertise: Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Human-Computer Interaction
[email protected]
Somang Nam
Faculty of Computer Science & Technology
Expertise: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Game Design / Development, Human-Computer Interaction
[email protected]
Ajmery Sultana
Faculty of Computer Science
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), Data Visualization, Simulation / Digital Twins, Human-Computer Interaction, Healthcare and Assistive Tech
[email protected]
Andrei Bosco Bezerra Torres
Faculty of Computer Science & Technology
Expertise: Virtual Reality (VR), Game Design / Development, Simulation / Digital Twins, Education Technology, Healthcare and Assistive Tech
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