Mens Nova in Mundo Virtuali : Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences for Cognitive and Creative Enhancement

Georgiev, Georgi V. and Gong, Zhengya and Georgieva, Iva and Nanjappan, Vijayakumar and Hu, Xinhui and Grech, Amy and Latif, Ummi Khaira and Wang, Mengru and Georgiev, Danko D.; Beigl, Michael and Jacucci, Giulio and Sigg, Stephan and Xiao, Yu and Bardram, Jakob and Tsiropoulou, Eirini Eleni and Xu, Chenren, eds. (2025) Mens Nova in Mundo Virtuali : Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences for Cognitive and Creative Enhancement. In: UbiComp Companion '25: Companion of the 2025 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), pp. 1151-1154. ISBN 979-8-4007-1477-1 (https://doi.org/10.1145/3714394.3750565)

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Abstract

The workshop ''Mens Nova in Mundo Virtuali: Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences for Cognitive and Creative Enhancement'' explores the transformative potential of immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies in enhancing human cognition and creativity. By leveraging advancements in VR, brain-computer interfaces, and sensory augmentation, this workshop examines how these tools can foster neuroplasticity, improve cognitive functions, and revolutionize creative practices across disciplines. Participants will engage in discussions on topics such as adaptive VR interventions, innovative interaction paradigms, and ethical considerations in cognitive enhancement. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the workshop aims to establish a roadmap for future research and practical applications, driving the integration of VR into everyday cognitive and creative processes.

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Georgiev, Georgi V., Gong, Zhengya, Georgieva, Iva, Nanjappan, Vijayakumar, Hu, Xinhui, Grech, Amy ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8158-1569, Latif, Ummi Khaira, Wang, Mengru and Georgiev, Danko D.; Beigl, Michael, Jacucci, Giulio, Sigg, Stephan, Xiao, Yu, Bardram, Jakob, Tsiropoulou, Eirini Eleni and Xu, Chenren