Regis Kopper

Dr. Regis Kopper is an assistant professor of Computer Science at Iowa State University. He researches extended reality (XR) interfaces and user experience (UX) for immersive interactive systems. His research involves interaction design, simulation, and training, focusing on the design and evaluation of highly effective 3D user interfaces and their application in critical areas such as public safety and healthcare. His work has been recognized with awards like the Best Paper Award in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Symposium in 3D User Interfaces and the IEEE Virtual Reality’s 3D User Interfaces Grand Prize. His research has been funded by prestigious organizations such as the Department of Defense (DoD), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He holds a BA and MS in computer science from PUCRS, Brazil, and a PhD in computer science from Virginia Tech.