Dr. Aryabrata Basu recently participated in the NSF Workshop on Networking and Systems Challenges in Immersive Computing, a focused gathering of researchers addressing the foundational technical hurdles of XR systems, including networking, edge/cloud integration, and data-driven immersive computing. His short position paper, titled “Advancing Networking and Systems Integration for Immersive Environments Inspired by Educational Philosophies,” was accepted for presentation and explored the convergence of immersive computing and pedagogical principles to inform the design of low-latency, edge-enabled XR environments.
At the workshop, Dr. Basu showcased a live research demo that illustrated early prototypes of real-time mesh synchronization in distributed XR environments—an effort that integrates secure, high-performance networking with educationally inspired interaction models. His demo attracted strong interest from fellow researchers and technologists, fostering vibrant discussions around the future of persistent XR spaces, performance-aware architectures, and the role of trust and comfort in virtual environments.
In addition to presenting his research, Dr. Basu actively engaged in panel discussions and breakout sessions, where he exchanged ideas with leading scholars and industry experts in immersive systems, edge computing, and 5G networking. The workshop offered a rich platform for cross-disciplinary networking, and several promising collaborations emerged as a result of these dialogues.
Dr. Basu’s participation highlights his ongoing commitment to advancing the intersection of immersive technology, human-centered design, and systems integration, and he looks forward to building upon the momentum generated at this event.
