Tamil Selvan Gunasekaran

University of Auckland

Papers

1

Total Citations

8

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About

Tamil Selvan Gunasekaran explores the intersection of virtual reality, biosensing, and human emotion, with a primary focus on designing immersive experiences that foster empathy. His most cited work, "Heightened Empathy: A Multi-user Interactive Experience in a Bioresponsive Virtual Reality" (2023, 8 citations), introduces a novel VR system where two users share a virtual space while their physiological signals—such as heart rate—are visualized in real time. This bioresponsive feedback loop allows participants to perceive and respond to each other's emotional states, creating a powerful platform for stimulating cognitive and affective empathy. By integrating biosensors with multi-user interaction, Gunasekaran’s research advances the field of affective computing and human-computer interaction, offering new tools for social connection and emotional understanding. His work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, combining VR design, psychophysiology, and social interaction studies. Though early in his career, his contributions are already shaping conversations around technology-mediated empathy, with potential applications in mental health, education, and conflict resolution.

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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Heightened Empathy: A Multi-user Interactive Experience in a Bioresponsive Virtual Reality
8 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Auckland

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