DVXR LogoThe Data Visualization and eXtended Reality (DVXR) Lab is dedicated to creating advanced visualization solutions for diverse and complex data sets within a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and highly interactive research environment. Our work integrates data science, human–computer interaction, and immersive technologies to enhance how people understand and engage with information. We explore the full spectrum of eXtended Reality (XR) technologies including Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) to design innovative methods and tools for data exploration. Our research focuses on enabling users to analyze, visualize, and interact with large-scale, dynamic, and often uncertain data originating from a wide range of scientific, engineering, and social domains. 

Goal
The DVXR Lab has the goal of carrying out research into advanced data interactive visualization by developing innovative, impactful research and applications in VR, AR, MR by establishing collaborations with industry partners and academia. A key objective of the lab is to equip students with hands-on experience in eXtended Reality (XR) technologies covering both hardware and software and to enable them to apply this knowledge in diverse domains such as education, gaming, and training applications. Our research integrates and explores methods from human–computer interaction, social sciences, scientific and information visualization, computer animation, and machine learning, bridging these disciplines to create more effective, intuitive, and engaging ways to understand and interact with complex data.

Mission
Our mission is to advance knowledge and innovation through the integration of immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, and data-driven methodologies. We develop XR-based simulations, digital twins, interactive analytics, and intelligent virtual agents to enhance education, professional training, and healthcare outcomes. Through interdisciplinary research and human centered design, we strive to create transformative solutions that address complex real-world challenges & contribute to the future of learning and discovery. We study human behavior during emergency evacuations and active shooter events. We strongly believe in testing our research with practice and actively seek collaboration with industry.