Director
I completed my postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Waterloo, Canada in 2022 after receiving my PhD in Human Computer Interaction from the Universidade da Madeira in Portugal in 2018. My PhD internship was conducted at NASA Langley in the USA. I have a physics engineering background with a ME in Bioengineering from the Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira in Colombia. Prior to joining Laurier, I was UX research scientist and consultant for tech companies across the globe.
Active Members
Collaborators
Nahomi Remirez Master Student, UXD Wilfrid Laurier University Joined: 2025 Project: Active Aging Thorugh Playing
Natalia Luciani Underg Student, Psychology Wilfrid Laurier University Joined: 2025 Project: VR for wellbeing
Yoonhee Park Underg Student, Biomedical Eng. University of Waterloo Joined: 2025 Project: Immersive Training Police
Stephen Michael Master Student, UXD Wilfrid Laurier University Joined: 2025 Project: VR Medical Training
Anika Fairoz Master Student, System Design Eng. University of Waterloo Joined: 2024 Project: Simulation Pilot Performance
Dr. Alan Pope Distinguished Research Associate NASA Langley, USA Working together since: 2017 Project(s): Immersive Training Police, Biofeedback Gaming
Shahed Saleh Research Assistant, Mechatronics University of Waterloo Joined: 2025 Project: RACHEL
Dr. Jennifer Lavoie Assistant Professor, Criminology Wilfrid Laurier University Working together since: 2023 Project(s): Immersive Training Police
Aaron Jumarang Underg Student, Biomedical Eng. University of Waterloo Joined: 2024 Project: Biofeedback Gaming
Alia Hussain PhD Student, Psychology Wilfrid Laurier University Joined: 2025 Project: VR for ADHD
Dr. Shi Cao Assistant Professor, System Design Eng. University of Waterloo Working together since: 2019 Project(s): VR for Rehab and Training
Join Us
We are building an interdisciplinary team of researchers passionate about human-computer interaction, serious games, adaptive systems, and human-robot interaction. Our lab welcomes highly motivated, talented, and proactive students interested in exploring the intersection of technology, physiology, and interactive experiences.
Ph.D. Students
We are looking to accept one Ph.D. student for Fall 2025. Please refer to the official Wilfrid Laurier University admissions page and apply by December 1st, 2024. In the application system, select Dr. John Muñoz as your preferred advisor.
Undergraduate & Master’s Students
Current Wilfrid Laurier University students can join the lab for research credits or as research assistants, depending on project availability. Openings will be shared through department mailing lists, particularly in User Experience Design, Computer Science, Psychology, Criminology, Health Sciences, and Game Design.
Visiting Students
We welcome self-funded visiting students for the summer and, in rare cases, during the academic year. Applicants should have prior research experience and aligned interests with an ongoing project in our lab. If you require a visa, we recommend reaching out at least six months in advance (e.g., contact us in December for a May start). We prioritize ensuring that visiting students have a meaningful, productive experience that aligns with their career goals.
Postdocs
We currently do not have postdoctoral openings, but prospective postdocs are welcome to reach out regarding future funding opportunities.
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