About

A researcher and builder focused on immersive computing.

My background combines computer science, virtual reality development, and user-centered research. I enjoy building interactive systems and studying how people experience them.

Erdem Murat

Erdem Murat

I am a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at George Mason University working across generative AI, virtual reality, simulation and prototyping, user experience, and predictive modeling. My work combines immersive systems research with practical development for training, playtesting, and interactive analysis.

Across research, teaching, and development roles, I have built VR environments, designed analytics pipelines, created AI-assisted simulations, and studied how users behave and learn in immersive settings.

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Experience

  • Researcher January 2022 - Present
    Design Computing and eXtended Reality Lab
    Research in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and game design under Prof. Lap-Fai Yu.
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2023 - Present
    George Mason University
    Supported Computer Networks, Game Programming I and II, Advanced Game Programming, and Visual Computing.
  • Guest Lecturer February 2026 - March 2026
    George Washington University
    Guest lecturer for `CSCI 4454 - Augmented and Virtual Reality`.
  • Virtual Reality Director July 2022 - July 2024
    Global Co Lab
    Developed VR learning spaces, mentored youth teams, and supported international outreach initiatives.
  • Unity Developer Intern May 2024 - September 2024
    Collimation
    Consulted on mixed reality sports system design using hand-tracking.

Academic Service

  • Conference service Conference Local Chair for ACM MIG 2024.
  • Reviewer roles Reviewer for ACM CHI 2026, PRESENCE: Virtual and Augmented Reality (2025), and IEEE VR 2023.
  • Student leadership Vice President of the Computer Science Graduate Student Association at George Mason University.
  • Student leadership President of the George Mason University Fuse Graduate Student Council.

Awards and Funding

  • Research funding Recipient of research funding from the Center for Advancing Human-Machine Partnership (CAHMP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
  • Competition award Helped secure $15,000 in the UN SDG Metaverse Prize through VR education and mentorship work with Global Co Lab.