Lisa R Rebenitsch

Lisa R Rebenitsch is an Assistant Professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, specializing in virtual reality research and computer science education. Her work focuses on cybersickness, immersive environments, and user interface design.

• B.S., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
• Ph.D., Michigan State University

Her research explores:

• Cybersickness and its physiological impacts
• Immersive CAVE environments and usability
• Virtual reality applications in geology education
• Postural stability metrics for VR sickness detection
• Collaborative student projects in computer science

Recent publications emphasize cybersickness prediction models, VR display usability, and educational applications. The Virtual Reality Lab under her leadership investigates low-cost consumer systems, develops testing frameworks, and examines factors like color and contrast affecting motion sickness symptoms.

Labs & Teams:

• Virtual Reality Lab at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
• Equipped with VR headsets, Kat-mini 2D treadmill, rumble platform
• Access to 20 VR-ready computers with Vive Cosmo Elites