Human-X Interaction Lab · University of Calgary
Augmenting human
capability through XR + AI.
HXIL (pronounced "hexyl") designs and studies immersive, intelligent, and human-centered technologies that transform how people interact, learn, collaborate, and make decisions.
Publications
Latest Publications
Recent papers from our lab.
2026
Authentication-Driven Personalization for Facial Emotion Recognition Under Head-Mounted Display OcclusionACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST)
2026
Exploring Cultural Competency in Palliative Nursing Education Using AI-Powered Virtual Agents in VR: A Design-Oriented Pilot StudyACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST)
2026
Investigating the Impact of Personalized Gaze Behaviors on Social Interaction with Virtual Humans in VR: A Study DesignACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction (SUI)
2026
The Impact of Customizing Pedagogical Agents on Learners’ Intrinsic Motivation and Satisfaction in Augmented RealityACM Symposium on Spatial User Interaction (SUI)
News
Latest News
Updates from our lab.
Ahmad and Chuyang presented two poster papers at ACM SUI 2026.Research
Ahmad, Chuyang, and Hyeongil presented three papers—one ISMAR conference paper and two IEEE TVCG journal articles—at IEEE ISMAR 2026.Research
Kangsoo co-organized the 4th XRMemory Workshop at IEEE ISMAR 2026, where Chuyang presented our concept of Physiological Memories in XR.Events
Hyeongil and Kangsoo co-organized the 2nd XRAI-SCA Workshop at IEEE ISMAR 2026, where our team presented three projects on Inuit maternal care, industrial digital twins, and healthcare simulation.Events
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Work with us to build a more human future.
We welcome students, researchers, and collaborators who want to explore what X can become—and what it should mean for people.