Carolina Cruz‐Neira

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Carolina Cruz‑Neira is a pioneer in virtual environments and interactive visualization, best known for her foundational work on the CAVE—a fully immersive, room‑sized virtual reality system that transformed how researchers interact with complex data. Her research spans virtual reality, augmented reality, human‑computer interaction, and the convergence of artificial intelligence with extended reality (XR). In her highly cited 2021 systematic review, she mapped the emerging synergy between AI and XR, highlighting how their combination can overcome key challenges in both fields and unlock new opportunities for cross‑development. With over 95 citations, this work underscores her continued influence in shaping next‑generation immersive systems. Cruz‑Neira’s contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including being named a pioneer in VR by IEEE and receiving the Virtual Reality Career Award. Her impact is evident not only in her citation counts—exceeding 10,000 overall—but also in the widespread adoption of CAVE‑based systems in research labs worldwide. For students and researchers, her career exemplifies how bold, interdisciplinary thinking can redefine the boundaries of human‑computer interaction.