Roshan Venkatakrishnan

Roshan Venkatakrishnan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida, conducting research on human-centered mixed reality technologies including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality systems. His work investigates human perception, interaction, and behavior in immersive environments with focus areas spanning avatars, virtual agents, cybersickness, and embodied interfaces.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Human-Centered Computing, Clemson University

Research Interests:

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) methodologies for immersive environments
• UX design principles for VR/AR/MR technologies
• Artificially intelligent virtual humans and agent behaviors
• Cybersickness mitigation strategies
• 3D user interface development
• Embodied interaction paradigms

Awards:

• Best Presentation Award at IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces, Orlando, 2024 (2 times)
• Honorable Mention for Best Presentation Award at IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces, Orlando, 2024 (2 times)
• Best Paper Award at IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces, Shanghai, 2023
• Honorable Mention for Best Paper Award at IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces, Shanghai, 2023
• Best Paper Award at ACM Symposium on Applied Perception, 2022
• Best Presentation Award at ACM Symposium on Applied Perception, 2021
• Best Paper Award at ACM Symposium on Applied Perception, 2020
• Honorable Mention for Best Presentation Award at ACM Symposium on Applied Perception, 2020

His interdisciplinary approach designs XR systems to solve real-world problems and enhance user experience, though specific advising relationships, grant funding details, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams are not documented in available sources. University announcements confirm his appointment as part of UCF's 2023-2024 expansion of computer science faculty.