Ekaterina R. Stepanova
Location:
- British Columbia, Canada
Bio:
Katerina Stepanova is an interdisciplinary researcher pursuing her PhD in Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She has a background in cognitive science and psychology and seeks to understand how emerging technologies can be used to support positive transformative experiences. She is exploring how immersive installations can be created to foster our connection to oneself, others and the world around us. Understanding the phenomenological experiences elicited by the installations allows us to discover the potential and novel opportunities provided by the technology as well as the ethical concerns associated with this under-explored design space.