Chen Chen
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Developing a VR driving simulator and research platform Florida International University (FIU) in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
No specific funding details are provided. The post requests information about doctoral funding opportunities, suggesting funding may depend on external sources or future announcements.
Deadline
Dec 28, 2026
Country
United States
University
Florida International University
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About this position
This opportunity highlights recent research in developing a VR driving simulator and research platform, DriveSimQuest, for the Meta Quest using Unity. The project focuses on advancing interactive experiences with ADAS and car infotainment systems, providing a safe and controlled environment for prototyping and testing. The simulator is equipped to track gaze, face, hands, and body, enabling rich behavioral data collection for studying driver affective states and designing future context-aware driving assistance systems.
The work is led by MS student Nishanth Chidambaram, who is actively seeking PhD opportunities starting Fall 2026. The research is presented at UIST 2025 and is affiliated with Florida International University, with Assistant Professor Chen Chen as a key academic contact. While no formal funding details are provided, the post encourages those interested in doctoral funding or collaboration to reach out.
Applicants should have a background in computer science, HCI, or related areas, with experience in VR, Unity, and behavioral tracking. The application process is informal, relying on direct contact and networking. The deadline for Fall 2026 entry is December 28, 2026.
Funding details
No specific funding details are provided. The post requests information about doctoral funding opportunities, suggesting funding may depend on external sources or future announcements.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, human-computer interaction, or related fields. Experience with Unity, VR development, and behavioral signal tracking (gaze, face, hands, body) is highly desirable. Interest in ADAS, driving simulators, and interactive systems is preferred. Candidates should be seeking PhD opportunities starting Fall 2026.
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Professors
Assistant Professor at Florida International University
United States
Research Interests
Motion Tracking
Virtual Reality
Eye Tracking
Human-computer Interaction
Object Tracking
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