Human-X Interaction Lab · University of Calgary
Augmenting human
capability through XR + AI.
We design and study 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.
Two conference papers have been accepted at ACM VRST 2026.Research
Roberto joined our group as a visiting graduate researcher from the Polytechnic University of Bari.People
Hyeongil has started an exciting new chapter as a professor at Hanyang University ERICA in South Korea.Research
Six visiting undergraduate students from Jeonbuk National University (JBNU) completed their two-week program on XR Agent Development and Evaluation.Research
Join HXIL
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.