Jacek Lebiedź

Dr. Jacek Lebiedź serves as Acting Head of the Department of Intelligent Interactive Systems within the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research bridges computer science, psychology, and education through innovative virtual reality applications, with current work centered on immersive environments for therapeutic, architectural, and mathematical contexts.

His research interests focus on quantifying user immersion in VR systems and developing practical implementations across diverse fields. Key areas include therapeutic interventions for phobias using CAVE and HMD systems, 3D scanning integration in architectural education, and immersive mathematics pedagogy through escape room mechanics. His work consistently emphasizes measurable user engagement and interdisciplinary applications of immersive technologies.

Analysis of his 2024 publications reveals a strong trend toward practical VR implementations with quantifiable outcomes, particularly in therapeutic and educational domains. The research demonstrates methodological rigor in immersion measurement while addressing real-world challenges in mental health treatment, professional skill development, and STEM education through carefully designed virtual environments.

Dr. Lebiedź leads significant externally funded projects including FREELAND (ERASMUS+ program promoting STEAM through urban regeneration) and MCN (Operational Programme Intelligent Development project creating a Mobile Science Center prototype). His project management focuses on translating academic research into tangible societal applications.

His work is closely associated with the Immersive 3D Visualization Lab at Gdańsk University of Technology, where he develops and tests VR applications including the "Flat of Negative Emotions" and "Arachnophobia Treatment Support" systems. This lab serves as the primary environment for his experimental research on user interaction in immersive spaces.