Daniel Sjölie

Senior Lecturer Daniel Sjölie is affiliated with the Department of 3D and Immersive Media at University West. His work spans academic publishing, conference organization (e.g., ACM VRST 2017), and contributions to Open Lab initiatives. He focuses on integrating immersive technologies with real-world data for urban sustainability, environmental analysis, and education solutions. Key areas include VR applications in welding training, procedural visualization for digital twins, and neurocognitive studies of presence in virtual environments.

His research interests combine computer science, environmental science, and cognitive neuroscience. He explores how VR can enhance distance education, visualize invisible environmental data, and address urban air quality challenges through airflow modeling. Additionally, he investigates the neurological underpinnings of presence disruption and substance effects on VR experiences.

Recent publications (2024–2013) highlight trends in urban digital twin development, environmental data visualization, and immersive education. Earlier work includes foundational studies on EEG-based presence measurement and spatial memory neurocognition. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Advising and grants details are not mentioned, but his involvement in student projects and Open Lab collaborations suggests active engagement in academic mentorship. He is part of teams focused on virtual reality software, procedural modeling, and interdisciplinary urban research.

Labs and teams include the Open Lab at University West, where he contributes to projects blending immersive media with practical applications in urban planning and education. His research also connects with the SIGRAD conference and ACM VRST communities.