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Eelke Folmer is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), part of the College of Engineering. He leads the HCI Lab, which focuses on human-computer interaction, virtual reality (VR), and accessibility technologies. His research addresses challenges such as VR-induced sickness, spatial navigation, and neurovestibular perception in collaboration with UNR's Neuroscience department.
Research interests include virtual locomotion, accessibility for visually impaired users, eye-tracking applications, and sensory substitution systems. His work is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Google, Mozilla Foundation, and UNR. Key projects include developing low-cost VR positional tracking (StereoTrack), studying gender differences in VR experiences, and creating navigation aids for blind users.
Notable contributions include the design of accessible exergames for children with visual impairments and the development of Haptic Target Acquisition systems. His lab also explores underwater VR systems for neutral buoyancy training and has published extensively on telepresence, tactile feedback, and non-visual interfaces.
Advising highlights include mentoring Nathan in VR locomotion research. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams in computer science, neuroscience, and engineering. The lab's work emphasizes real-world applications, such as drone-guided navigation for athletes and inclusive gaming interfaces.
