Dr. Regis Kopper is an assistant professor of Computer Science at Iowa State University. He researches extended reality (XR) interfaces and user experience (UX) for immersive interactive systems. His research involves interaction design, simulation, and training, focusing on the design and evaluation of highly effective 3D user interfaces and their application in critical areas such as public safety and health care. His work has been recognized with awards like the Best Paper Award in the IEEE Symposium in 3D User Interfaces and the IEEE Virtual Reality’s 3D User Interfaces Grand Prize. More recently, Dr. Kopper has expanded his research to investigate the potential of immersive technology for delivering equitable, sustainable, and accessible healthcare. He is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that can have a global impact and improve people's lives. Dr. Kopper's research has been funded by prestigious organizations such as the DoD, NSF, NIH, and NIST. He holds a B.A. and M.S. in Computer Science from the PUCRS, Brazil, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.