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Dr. Paul Hungler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and a member of the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute at Queen’s University. With a PhD and P.Eng designation, he specializes in adaptive simulation technologies, engineering education innovation, and the application of machine learning to virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) systems. His career includes prior service as a Major in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he developed VR/AR training solutions for the Canadian Armed Forces.
His research focuses on dynamically adaptive simulations that enhance education and training through real-time cognitive load assessment and expertise classification. This work leverages wearable sensors, multimodal data fusion, and deep learning techniques. Notable areas of interest include VR-based capstone design tools for engineering students and interdisciplinary initiatives to improve STEM education outcomes.
Dr. Hungler’s lab (The Hungler Lab) develops open-source VR chemical processing platforms and explores the triple-bottom-line framework in engineering design education. His publications span cognitive load measurement, gaze estimation, and emotion recognition systems, often with applications in healthcare and transportation safety. His work bridges engineering education, computer science, and human factors to create next-generation adaptive learning environments.
