A conversation with Roghayeh Leila Barmaki: How immersive technologies are reshaping education and healthcare

In this interview, Ubiquity senior editor Bushra Anjum chats with Roghayeh Leila Barmaki to explore how immersive technologies and AI enhance education and healthcare accessibility. The discussion highlights Dr. Barmaki's journey---overcoming social communication challenges---and how it shaped research on nonverbal cues, autism, and identity formation in STEM. The conversation also examines the impact of virtual companions in learning and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.