Misha Sra

Misha Sra is the John and Eileen Gerngross Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and leads the Perceptual Engineering Laboratory. Her research focuses on human-computer interaction, virtual reality, and augmented reality technologies, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence and human experiences. Her work emphasizes developing immersive technologies and exploring their applications in education, healthcare, and social interaction. Misha holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has published numerous high-impact academic papers widely cited in international conferences and journals.

• 2020 – Present·University of California, Santa Barbara·John and Eileen Gerngross Assistant Professor
  • Leads the Perceptual Engineering Laboratory, focusing on research in virtual reality, augmented reality, and human-computer interaction.

• 2011 – 2018·Massachusetts Institute of Technology·Ph.D.
  • Specialized in human-computer interaction and virtual reality technology.