معرفی
Sanobar Dar serves as a Teaching Associate (mapped to Lecturer rank) in Human-Computer Interaction at Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Engineering and Applied Science. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate computer science modules while overseeing university and NHS ethics applications for clinical research.
Her educational qualifications include:
- BSc in Computing Applications
- PTLLS in Prepare to Teach in Life-Long Sector
- MSc in Computer Science
- ILTP in Introduction to Learning and Teaching Practice
- PhD in Computer Science (in progress, focus: Human and Virtual Human Interaction)
Dr. Dar's research centers on virtual reality applications in healthcare, specializing in virtual human coaching systems for breathing relaxation and stress reduction. She develops adaptive real-time interaction frameworks that simulate human-to-virtual-human dynamics, with emphasis on user-centered design principles to enhance clinical outcomes and patient experiences in immersive environments.
Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in VR healthcare solutions, particularly web-based adaptive systems and virtual breathing coaches. These works bridge computer science, human factors, and medical technology, revealing strong thematic focus on real-time physiological interaction and therapeutic virtual environments.
She received the Demo Award for Innovative Technology in 2019 and contributes as a reviewer for journals including MDPI publications and Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems.
As an educator, Dar mentors students in HCI fundamentals, prototype development, and usability testing across modules like Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and Game Development using Unity 3D, while leveraging her ethics review expertise to guide clinical research compliance.
