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Showcase
Welcome to our Graduate Student Showcase! Here, we highlight the innovative projects and research of Carleton University's School of Information Technology graduate students. From groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and digital media to advancements in network technologies and cybersecurity, our students are tackling real-world challenges with creativity and technical skill. Explore their achievements, discover new ideas, and see firsthand how our students are shaping the future of technology.
Leon Lu
PhD candidate Leon Lu has been making the news with his research into music accessibility for blind and low vision musicians.
Eric DeMarbre
Eric DeMarbre, a graduate student working in Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR) recently presented a paper at Spatial User Interaction (SUI) 2024 in Trier, Germany, and won the Audience Choice Award!
Hannah Johnston
We are thrilled to announce that our Ph.D. student, Hannah Johnston, has been awarded the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for her research: "Supporting human creativity through the design of interfaces for Artificial Intelligence (AI) based image generation systems".
Kristen Grinyer
Kristen Grinyer, a PhD candidate, is making waves with her research in low-cost virtual reality (VR). Kristen's research aims to bridge the accessibility gap in VR, ensuring that even those who can't afford expensive technology can fully participate in the virtual world.
Assem Kroma
PhD candidate Assem Kroma, recently presented a workshop “Navigating Prototyping and Storyboarding Challenges in XR for Novice Designers” at the Graphics Interface 2024 conference!
Dr. Hossain Samar (Sam) Qorbani
Dr. Qorbani recently graduated from the School of IT and has joined MacEwan University as an associate professor. With a strong focus on the efficacy, interactions, and accessibility of Virtual Reality (VR) in STEM Education, Sam's research journey has been truly fascinating. During his Ph.D. studies at Carleton University, under the guidance of Dr. Ali Arya and Dr. Chris Joslin, he extensively explored various learning theories and instructional strategies in incorporating emerging technologies in education.