Expert Speaker on AR/VR/AI

With over 20 years of experience as a speaker, I offer engaging and insightful presentations on cutting-edge topics such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Media, Design, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). I have had the privilege of speaking at prestigious national and international events, sharing my expertise with diverse audiences, from academic institutions to industry professionals.

My talks are designed to inspire, educate, and spark innovation, drawing from my extensive background in research, teaching, and real-world applications. Whether addressing the transformative impact of AI on design, exploring the potential of immersive technologies like VR and AR, or discussing the integration of digital media in creative fields, my presentations are tailored to meet the needs of any audience.

If you're seeking an experienced speaker to bring thought-provoking ideas and practical insights to your event, I would be delighted to collaborate with you. Let’s explore how these transformative technologies are shaping the future of design and beyond.

Please email me: tilanka@okstate.edu

  1. Invited Speaker Chandrasekera, T. (2024, October 30). AI in action: Exploring generative AI in CEHS. Presentation at the GEN AI Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Meeting, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK.
  2. Invited Speaker Chandrasekera, T., & Hobza, T. (2024, October 25). The intersection of AI and creativity: Can AI facilitate early design processes? Panel presentation at the DaVinci Institute Fall Forum, "Igniting a New Renaissance in Higher Education: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fuel Creative Innovation," hosted by Rose State College, Midwest City, OK.
  3. Invited Speaker The Intersection of AI and Creativity: Can AI Facilitate Early Design Processes. IDEC Pacific West Virtual Collaborative, Friday, October 13th, 2023 (Virtual Presentation)
  4. Invited Speaker Artificial Intelligence and Empathic Design, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), Puebla, Mexico. September 12th, 2023 (Virtual Presentation)
  5. Invited Speaker Empathy Factor: Enhancing Student Education Through Human Centered Design, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP), Puebla, Mexico. June 19th. 2023 (Co-Presenter Aditya Jayadas, PhD)
  6. Invited Speaker From Cities to Inner Being: The Impact of Digital Design on our Built Environment and Beyond, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense Academy. April, 1st, 2023.
  7. Invited Speaker Experiencing Virtual and Augmented Reality, Data Bytes Workshop. Oklahoma State University Library. December, 8th, 2022
  8. Invited Speaker at the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Educator Day (two sessions). Engaging High School Students in STEM with Mixed Reality Projects, October 5th, 2022
  9. Invited Speaker at the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) Virtual Accreditation Workshop, Organizing a Student Work Display, March 18th, 2022 (Virtual Presentation
  10. Speaker at What is Ethnocomputing: Strategies for Culturally Centered Technology Education (Webinar) May 26th, 2021
  11. Invited Speaker at An-Icon Annual Seminar 2021 “Interactivity”-“ Virtuality-Reality Continuum Beyond Design”, University of Milan, Italy. March 4th 2021 - Virtual Presentation
  12. FCCLA Virtual Leadership Experience (Visual Arts and Design), Design with Digital Media, Dec 2020 -Feb , 2021 -Virtual Presentation
  13. Mandela Fellows Session Facilitator at the Mixed Reality Lab, Applications within the Reality–virtuality continuum, Oklahoma State University, July 5, 2017
  14. Invited Speaker, Emerging Virtual & Augmented Reality Technology use, Business & Industry Services, Meridian Technology Center, June 21, 2017
  15. Session Facilitator and Presenter, Using Mixed Reality Environments to Enhance Education, Teaching with Technology Symposium Session, June 28, 2017, Oklahoma State University
  16. Panelist and Guest Speaker, Mixed Reality Lab: Reality–Virtuality continuum and its implications in Design, “Insert Tech Here”, Oklahoma State University (Research Week),February 22, 2017.
  17. Key note speaker (and session Chair)- Second International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research 2017, “Designing future cities - Challenges & Opportunities”, 07-08 January-2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Organized by the International Center for Research & Development)
  18. Guest Lecture – “Empathic Design”, Colombo School of Architecture, Sri Lanka, Jan 6, 2017.
  19. Invited Speaker, Science Café “Digital Modeling and Fabrication”, Edmond Low Library, Oklahoma State University, Jan 9-2016.
  20. Invited Presentation, “Designing with Digital Media” .Council for Interior Design Accreditation, Interior Design Educators Council, Fort Worth, Texas, March 11-14, 2015.
  21. Guest Speaker-“Augmented Reality in Design Education”, Augmented Reality Expo 2014, Santa Clara, CA. May 27-29, 2014.
  22. Guest Lecture – “Digital Design Representation”, Department of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Jun 8, 2014.
  23. Guest Presenter-“Designing with Digital Media”. 4-H Roundup, Stillwater, OK, July 24, 2014.
  24. Invited Speaker- “Augmenting the Designer: Design Education within the Reality - Virtuality Continuum”, Augmented Reality Think Tank, Plano, Texas, Oct. 20-21, 2014.
  25. Invitee – (Out of the 17 invitees, US wide) CIDA Future Visions, Grand Rapids, MI, Nov 6-8, 2014
  26. Invitee – Next Generation Informal Assessment workshop, July 20-22, 2015 at the New York Hall of Science(NYSCI): Funded by NSF

Contact Dr. Tilanka Chandrasekera  |  913-219-3233  |  tilanka@okstate.edu

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