Auditory Presence & Neuroimaging

By using neuroimaging approach, this study investigates if presence as mental representation of reality  can be traced by neuroimaging by using 3D video and audio stimuli and fNIRS.

  • Researchers: Stephen Song, Mincheol Shin, Frank Biocca
  • Funder: Newhouse Endowment

Projection Mapping

We examine the form of augmented or mixed reality called projection mapping also known as three-dimensional (3D) projection mapping and how it affects on cognition, emotions, and behaviors. This study is on the studies of psychological effect, cognitive perception, and behavior change of this new medium e.g., immersion, usability, emotion, attitude, memory, visuospatial perception, learning, and et cetra.

  • Researchers: Soyoung Jung, Daeun Lee, Frank Biocca
  • Funders: Newhouse Endowment, Sungkyunkwan University

3D Sound in Virtual Reality

The current project aims to examine the effects of three dimensional sound on presence and parasocial relationship. Our research team seeks to investigate the impact of virtually realistic sound (i.e., 3D sound) on the overall experience in virtual reality. We employ “head-tracking“ function to realize more natural sound. In addition, the design of the current project also comprises a temporal synchronicity dimension.

  • Researchers: Mincheol Shin, Stephen Song, Frank Biocca, Yeonhee Cho, Yuqian Ni
  • Funder: Newhouse Endowment