I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing, College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the Director of the Dynamic Reality Lab (DRL). My research extends human interactivity within the "blended world" of physical and virtual environments, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and wide-area, outdoor Augmented Reality (AR) experiences. By deploying advanced sensing technologies--including EEG, EMG, and eye-tracking--I work to accurately interpret human behavior and optimize interactions with physical AI, robotics, and avatar-based Human-AI systems. I am particularly interested in the intersection of HCI and spatial computing, exploring how we design for agency and ownership within 3D interactive narratives that unfold through entities such as DNN avatars. I also explore immersive theater and interactive narrative structures into these technical systems to better simulate the art of the human experience in digital spaces.

Prior to joining Nebraska, I was an Assistant Professor [tenure-track] in Visual Computing and Interactive Media (VCIM) at Texas A&M University. I earned my PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During my doctoral studies, I collaborated with Microsoft Research's Extended Perception, Interaction & Cognition (EPIC) Research Group. I also spent time at Nokia Bell Labs within the Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) and Future X Robotics Research Group. My contributions during these periods include the development of projects such as the Reality Distortion Room and WorldTracer, which capture the art of human experience in digital augmented reality where interactive narratives unfold through engagement.

I frequently present my work at academic venues, including IEEE VR, ISMAR, VRST, ACM CHI, UIST, and DIS. I am a committed member of the research community and welcome colleagues and students to say hello if they see me at any of these events!