Wadi Al Helo VR — Visiting a Cultural Heritage Site was presented at the XVII ACM Culture & Computer Science conference in Berlin, combining a paper and live presentation. The project explores the immersive documentation of the historic Wadi al Helo valley in Sharjah, UAE, translating field capture and VR production into an interpretable framework for cultural‑heritage pedagogy.
Developed collaboratively with co-PIs, the work emphasizes reusable pipelines—from capturing and modeling to narrative assembly and dissemination—so that insights and methodologies can extend beyond the conference. These processes support curriculum development, student capstones, and collaborative partnerships, bridging teaching, scholarship, and practical application.
The project highlights how immersive technologies can enhance cultural heritage research, providing frameworks for peer review, cross-institution collaboration, and broader public access.