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Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Marina Toeters, Co-Founder of the Fashion Tech Farm and Owner of by-wire.net. In this interview, they will discuss the accessibility of fashion and how her research has created new types of garments.
Marina Toeters is a Red Dot winning Fashion Tech Designer. She operates on the cutting edge of technology and fashion design. Through her business by-wire.net she stimulates collaboration between the fashion industry and technical innovators for a relevant fashion system and supportive garments for everyday use. She advises on product development via prototyping and a research through design approach. She designs and develops concepts to inspire the world how fashion could be.
As a teacher, coach and researcher, she works for the fashion department (HKU) and the industrial design department (TU/e). In 2019 Marina edited the book Unfolding Fashion Tech: Pioneers of Bright Futures and recently opened the Fashion Tech Farm, a studio, incubator and small-scale production facility for innovative fashion, based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Check out more of her work below:
www.by-wire.net
www.fashiontechfarm.com
www.bilihome.org
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Join Tyler Heaton as he interviews Tom Fritz, Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences. In this interview, they discuss the influence of sound in research techniques and how music of other cultures influences Tom's work.
Prof Tom Fritz is leader of the work group "Music Evoked Brain Plasticity" at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig and visiting professor for Empirical Music Research at the Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM) at the University of Gent. He has published a wealth of research interest about the psychology and brain physiology of music processing, and sports neuroscience. He is an internationally known specialist in musical immersion with novel types of musical interfaces, and founder of the Max Planck research spinoff JYMM.
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Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Ivan Isakov, Co-founder and CTO of Valkyrie Industries. In this interview, they will discuss Ivan's background in haptics work and the groundbreaking studies of Valkyrie Industries.
Dr Ivan Isakov is a creative technologist, mentor and speaker. In his company, Ivan develops advanced human-computer interaction systems based on muscle haptics and motion tracking, creates immersive applications and pushes forward the state-of-the-art of virtual reality. Ivan works with doctors, academics, artists, engineers and designers to make immersive technology valuable.
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Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Ali Israr, haptics scientist, engineer and architect. In this interview, they will discuss how haptics research has shaped Ali's career and how he has implemented this research into his newest venture.
Ali Israr is an Engineer and a Researcher, expanding the utility of haptic IO technologies in both academics and industrial applications. With more than 20 years of experience, He has engineered core infrastructures, software tools and hardware technologies to build interactive immersive experiences for entertainment, assistive, educational, social, therapeutic, virtual and everyday settings. Ali also led the Haptics and Interactive Sensing team in Pico Lab, a R&D division of Bytedance focusing on AR and MR applications and products. Ali has also led a haptics research group in Meta 's (formerly, Facebook Inc., USA) Reality Labs and as an Imagineer in Disney Research, USA. Ali received his PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, USA.
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Join Sight and VR Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Tupac Martir, Founder of Satore Studio.In this interview, they discuss how Tupac got his start in visual design and the groundbreaking work being done at Satore Studio.
Tupac Martir is an awarded, multi-disciplinary, digital artist with a portfolio that ranges from lightning design to performative reality using ad-hoc, fast-forward technological solutions in music, theatre, fashion, opera and exhibitions.After decades exploring technology, science and art, Tupac's recent works have delved into LLM, VR and VP to expand and blend boundaries in entertainment, media, theatre and art with pioneer pieces such as “UNIQUE.” In lighting design, Tupac has recently been awarded with the Profile Awards in Outstanding Achievement in Innovation for his work in “Find your Eyes,” from the British choreo-photolist Benji Reid.
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Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Keith Kelsen, CEO of Inhalió, Inc. In this interview, they discuss Keith’s journey into scent technology and how Inhalió is driving the Digital Scent Transformation into Automotive and the Connected Home.
Keith Kelsen, CEO Inhalio, Inc. is a digital media expert on content - Visual, Audio and Scent. Mr. Kelsen is a speaker, author, innovator, and c-level executive. He holds numerous patents and is considered a technology leader. His blog Keith Kelsen’s Scent Narrative https://inhalio.com/topics/blog/ (https://inhalio.com/topics/blog/) is a thought provoking, informative world view on scent and the possibilities. -
Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Ashok Masilamani, Chief Technology Officer & Founder of Noze. In this interview, they discuss the groundbreaking technology Ashok is working on at Noze.
Ashok spearheads the technology and engineering teams at Noze, and leads the company’s efforts to revolutionize healthcare through the digital sense of smell. Since founding the company in 2014, Ashok has been instrumental in developing and securing patents for several groundbreaking inventions, including the world’s first aroma monitoring application and the first digital olfaction-powered product—an AI-driven Air Intelligence Device. With 12 years of experience as a deep-tech startup CTO and over 20 patent filings under his belt, Ashok continues to drive innovation and excellence in the field. Prior to this, Ashok worked as a deep tech CTO at Applied Nanotools where he orchestrated the development and shipment of cutting-edge products like X-ray lenses and Silicon Photonics chips. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Alberta where he authored 25 publications after receiving his Master of Engineering from the National University of Singapore. His undergraduate work was completed at the Madras Institute of Technology in India.
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Join Sight and VR Expert Samantha Wolfe as she interviews Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland, Emmy Award-Winning & Peabody Nominated Director. In this interview, they discuss Michaela’s work in immersive storytelling using technology.
Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland is a Peabody-nominated and Emmy award-winning director who specializes in creating impactful stories using immersive and interactive technology. She is one of the first directors to create and premiere a short film utilizing Open AI’s SORA platform, which screened at Tribeca Festival 2024. As a nominee for the Producers Guild of America’s Innovation Award, she is also a consultant, speaker, and thought leader, who has been recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices of XR and listed as one of Blooloop’s 50 Immersive Influencers.
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Join Tyler Heaton as he interviews Julia Campbell, Clinical Associate Professor at UT- Austin. In this interview, they discuss Julia’s research path the Central Sensory Processes Lab, including her extensive study of Tinnitus.
Julia Campbell obtained a clinical doctorate in Audiology (AuD) and triple research doctorate in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Behavioral Neuroscience (PhD) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Currently she is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, where she serves as the Audiology Program Director and PI of the Central Sensory Processes Laboratory. Julia also serves as the chair of the scientific advisory board for the Misophonia Research Foundation. Julia’s research interests are focused on the identification of an objective measure of tinnitus using EEG, and she has published on this and related topics in the American Journal of Audiology, Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, and the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, among others.
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Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Izabela Derda, Assistant Professor of Media and Creative Industries at Erasmus University Rotterdam. In this interview, they will discuss Izabela’s research in haptic technology and storytelling. Izabela Derda, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Media & Creative Industries at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research interests focus on how emerging technologies affect co-creative practices and experience design in the creative industries. She is also a multi-award-winning media producer, member of advisory boardy of SXSW Pitch competition and advertising expert who has served on juries of major advertising festivals worldwide.
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Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Katie Boateng, President and Founding Board Member of the Smell and Taste Association of North America. In this interview, they discuss Katie’s personal experience with anosmia, the Smell and Taste Association of North America, and Katie’s Smell Podcast.
Katie Boateng is an acquired anosmic and has personal experience living with complete smell loss since 2009 (14 years). Katie founded the Smell Podcast, which she launched in August 2018 to share patient stories, scientific research, and news about the world of smell. Katie has hosted and recorded over 100 interviews with a diverse range of patients and leading researchers and clinicians in the chemosensory sciences. She is a co-founder, Board Member, and President of the Smell and Taste Association of North America, a PCORI Ambassador, and a member of the Patient Advocacy Committee of the Global Consortium of Chemosensory Researchers (GCCR). She also serves as a Fifth Sense Ambassador.
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Join Sight and VR Expert Samantha G. Wolfe as she interviews Casey Sapp, VP of Strategy & Emerging Technology at VideoRay. In this segment, they discuss Casey’s journey into ocean technology entrepreneurship and underwater video technology.
Casey is the VP of Strategy and Emerging Technologies at VideoRay where he oversees new product development, technology partnerships, and M&A. Before joining VideoRay he founded Blue Ring Imaging which focused on Mixed Reality and perception solutions for unmanned systems, and was acquired by VideoRay in 2023. Before that he started VRTUL, pioneering bespoke 360/multi-view camera systems partnering with major brands like BBC, National Geographic, SeaWorld, and OceanX.’
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Join Sight and VR Expert Samantha G. Wolfe as she interviews Judith Okonwo, Founder of Imisi 3D and AR/VR Africa. In this interview, they will discuss Judith’s own journey in emerging technology, the inception and growth of Imisi 3D, and virtual reality access and infrastructure within the African continent.
Judith Okonkwo is an award winning Technology Evangelist, Business Psychologist and Organisation Development Consultant with experience working in Africa, Asia and Europe. She sits on the Boards of the European Organisation Design Forum and XR Women, advises Startups, not-for-profits and SMEs on emerging technologies and is a guest lecturer at several HEIs. She is also the creator of the Oriki Coaching Model™ and a co-founder of We Will Lead Africa. Judith is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
In 2016 Judith set up Imisi 3D a creation lab in Lagos focused on building the African ecosystem for extended reality technologies (AR/VR/MR), and connecting XR communities across the continent. The lab provides both in-person and virtual learning opportunities and access to XR resources for creators and enthusiasts, while supporting multi-sectoral engagement and adoption across the continent. In 2017 she convened AR/VR Africa, a vehicle for community focused activities, which holds large XR capacity development events on the continent the most recent had participants from 42 African countries. Judith is especially passionate about the adaptation of immersive technologies to create solutions on the continent, particularly low/mid cost virtual reality, for education, healthcare and storytelling. -
Join Touch and Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Kwame Ferreira, Founder of Bond Touch and Synthetic Users. In this interview, they discuss Kwame’s business Bond Touch and the conception, products, and impact.
Kwame is an entrepreneur and artist who uses startups and business as the canvas to explore a precision manufactured world where relationships (between humans and with nature) are the main theme, mediated by technology and corporate interests.
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Join Sound and Hearing Expert Tyler Heaton as he interviews Vocalytics founder and CEO Van West. In this interview, they discuss how Vocalytics is revolutionizing sound analysis in industries including hospitals and health.
Van West is an accomplished strategic business development, product, and technology executive with 15 years’ experience leading teams in startup to Fortune 500 scale. Currently, Van is the founder and CEO of Techstars-backed Vocalytics. Helping enterprise facilities, Vocalytics is an AI software that listens for sounds, understands critical moments, and sends real-time alerts when you need them most. He’s incredibly passionate in leveraging AI to augment the health, safety, and experience of our world today.
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Join Sound Expert Tyler Heaton as he interviews leading accessible media and technology expert Larry Goldberg. In this interview, they discuss Larry’s role in the production and prevalence of closed captioning, how the senses can play a role in sharing media will all audiences, and future innovations in accessibility tech.
Larry Goldberg is a leading accessible media and technology expert and consultant. With more than 35 years of experience as an innovative leader, entrepreneur, inventor, advisor and mentor, he has advanced access to a wide range of media and technology for people with disabilities, driving inclusive policies, processes and organizational infrastructures for large and small, for-profit and non-profit, public and private sector institutions. Larry began his consulting career after eight years at Yahoo, as Senior Director and eventually, Head of Accessibility. As Head of Accessibility, he directed a dedicated team of accessibility professionals and coordinated with thousands of designers, developers, engineers, product managers and executives to ensure that Yahoo’s many products, services and media offerings were as accessible as possible to people with disabilities.
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Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Saskia Wilson-Brown, the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Art and Olfaction. In this interview, they will discuss many subjects including olfactory studies, the history of the perfume industry, and the Institute for Art and Olfaction.
Saskia Wilson-Brown founded the pioneering non-profit Institute for Art and Olfaction in 2012 in order to foster access and experimentation in perfumery. She went on to launch numerous programs designed to promote independent practices with scent and open-source principles in perfumery, including the Art and Olfaction Awards, Open Source Scent Culture, and the Experimental Scent Summit. In 2019 she served as a visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Art (London), and in 2020 she was a Ballen Scholar at New Mexico Highlands University. In 2023 she launched the pandemic-delayed Scent Week, a week-long festival of smell for Los Angeles. In addition to running the IAO, her current projects include producing Perfume on the Radio for Lookout FM, pursuing a PhD at University College Dublin’s SmartLab, and writing a book. -
Join Haptics Expert Yulia Sion as she interviews Greg Gerling, Professor of Systems Engineering at the University of Virginia In this interview, they discuss Greg’s research in massage and soft touch, different types of affective touch, and the future of touch technology.
Gregory J. Gerling serves as Professor of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia, with courtesy appointments in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. His research interests include haptics, computational neuroscience, biomechanics, and human-computer interaction. He is currently the Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Haptics and an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Haptics. He was previously the Co-Chair of the IEEE Haptics Symposium, Associate Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE World Haptics Conference. He earned the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, The University of Iowa, USA.
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Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews Pamela Dalton of the Monell Chemical Senses Center. In this interview, they will discuss loss of smell, smell’s role in heritage and culture, malodors and non-lethal weapons, and the Monell Chemical Senses Center.
Pamela Dalton is a Principal Investigator/Member at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, a nonprofit, multidisciplinary, basic research institute devoted to the study of smell, taste and chemical irritation. Dr. Dalton received her PhD from New York University and her Masters degree in Public Health from Drexel University. Her research program explores the human response to odors, incorporating both sensory and cognitive experimental approaches. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, with additional funding from the DOD, private foundations and industry collaborations. The research she conducts utilizes precision olfactometry, laboratory chamber studies and field studies to investigate a variety of topics in chemosensation, including how our emotions and behavior are shaped by the olfactory world around us.
Dr. Dalton was the team leader for the Olfaction domain of the NIH Toolbox and a member of the Sensory Functioning Team (Taste and Olfaction) in the National Children’s Study Scientific Committee for Health Measurement. More recently, she led a team to develop SCENTinel, a rapid smell test for COVID-19 surveillance. She is a consultant to many groups in the chemical, food, household products, and fragrance industries, as well as government and community organizations involved in odor issues.
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Join Smell Expert Sofia Ehrich as she interviews President of the Digital Olfaction Society, Jesús Lozano. In this interview, they will discuss E-Noses, digital olfaction, and the Digital Olfaction Society.
Jesús Lozano received the B. Sc. degree in Electronic Engineer in 2001 and Ph. D. degree in 2005 from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. He has worked in instrumentation systems at Electronics Department of the University Complutense of Madrid, in chemical sensors and electronic noses at the Laboratorio de Sensores, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Madrid, in control, modelling and simulation at Naval Engineering School of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Presently he works as full professor at the Industrial Engineering School of Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz. From 2019 He is President of the Digital Olfaction Society. His research interests include machine learning and pattern recognition techniques, instrumentation and measurement systems, chemical sensors and electronic noses.
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