Mayra Barrera Machuca, Dalhousie University

Research

3D sketching Augmented Reality Computer Aided Design Human Computer Interaction Spatial Thinking User Interface Virtual Reality

Latest funding

Characterizing Human Spatial Thinking When Designing 3D Objects.
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$75,000
Characterizing Human Spatial Thinking When Designing 3D Objects.
NSERC · 2022 · Principal investigator
$12,500

All 2 grants and awards

Characterizing Human Spatial Thinking When Designing 3D Objects.

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Barrera Machuca, Mayra Donaji

Keywords: human computer interaction; virtual reality; augmented reality; user interface; 3d sketching; computer aided design; spatial thinking

$75,000

Characterizing Human Spatial Thinking When Designing 3D Objects.

Principal investigatorNSERC2022Discovery Launch Supplement

Principal investigators: Barrera Machuca, Mayra Donaji

$12,500

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: 3D sketching Dear Professor Barrera Machuca, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on 3d sketching connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Characterizing Human Spatial Thinking When Designing 3D Objects." (2022), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]