Upulanka Premasiri
I am a final-year PhD candidate at the University of Canterbury, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) and Human–Computer Interaction (HCI).
About
I am a final-year PhD candidate at the University of Canterbury, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) and Human–Computer Interaction (HCI). My research focuses on multimodal interaction, user comfort in long-duration VR, and AI-powered interactive systems. I combine rigorous research with hands-on industry experience to develop practical XR solutions and contribute to both academia and the gaming/XR industries.
With a background as a senior XR/game developer and lecturer, I bring hands-on experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, Python, and XR platforms. I enjoy translating research insights into industry-ready tools and experiences, leveraging my skills in AI-driven voice commands, gesture, gaze, and haptics to create comfortable, immersive user experiences across devices.
- 8 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Industry experience
- Software & Internet
- Gaming
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Work experience· 8 roles
Research and development in enhancing user comfort in long-duration VR using diverse multimodal interaction techniques such as gestures, AI-driven voice commands, gaze, haptic touch, and default controllers.
Delivered modules to undergraduates – Essentials of Multimedia, Multimedia Systems, Multimedia Technologies; active member of the faculty curriculum revision committee; course coordinator and supervisor for the Digital Systems and ICT project; created course content, materials, and an examiner for the Master’s in Information Technology degree; course coordinator for open.uom.lk online platform.
Delivered modules including Computer Game Design, Advanced Topics in Game Design and Animation, Game Design, Artwork, and Programming across 2020–2023 sessions.
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