Built a VR construction training simulation in Unity using the XR Interaction Toolkit, covering all stages from foundation to finishing. Created and textured custom 3D construction assets in Blender, imported and configured materials in Unity for realistic visuals. Programmed a step-based progression system in C# and optimized rendering and interaction performance for smooth VR gameplay. Spatial Haptic research: built a construction site VR simulation in Unity with HDRP, custom materials and advanced lighting for realistic environments. Integrated hand-tracking gloves with haptic feedback to enhance realism, tactile interaction, and user immersion. Trained a custom AI model for user-specific hand tracking, enabling adaptive, personalized haptic responses in VR.

Research Assistant (XR Developer) at Social Spatial Lab, Illinois Institute of Technology

August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Avatar Realism Research: built a VRChat world in Unity 2022 for a research study on motion capture–based animation. Recorded and integrated mocap data for player and NPC avatars, improving movement accuracy and embodiment. Processed and normalized animation clips with C#, enabling precise frame-level editing and blending. Added procedural motion effects (jitter, latency delay, overshoot) to simulate network anomalies and test interaction variability.