We are the Immersive Visualization & Interaction Lab (or IVI Lab for short), which is part of the Georgia Tech Visualization Lab (GTVis Lab).


At IVI Lab, we are passionate about the ever-evolving landscape of display and interaction technologies. With VR/AR becomes increasingly popular, we envision a future where these technologies seamlessly integrate into both personal and business domains. To contribute this exciting future, we study how to harness the full potential of VR/AR to enhance existing workflows and to unlock new experiences that were once unimaginable with conventional computing devices.


Our research is centered around two core themes: 1) designing and building novel visualization and interaction techniques in VR/AR; and 2) investigating human factors in using interactive systems in VR/AR.


Prospective Students/Visitors
First, take a look at the videos on this page. If they inspire you and you want to design, implement and evaluate your own interactive systems, we have opportunities for you!

We have 1-2 Ph.D. positions for 2026 Fall. We're looking for candidates passionate about VR/AR/VIS/HCI research with solid programming and technical skills, particularly in Unity3D/d3js/WebXR or similar platforms. First-author publication experience is highly desirable.

We also welcome visiting researchers, students, and research interns with aligned research interests. Most, if not all, of our visitors achieve first-author publication as a result of their research conducted with our group.

If you believe you're a good match, please get in touch. Contact the PI (Yalong Yang) or any current Ph.D. student in the group. Ensure you include your CV and a statement detailing your technical skills, experience, and research interests.

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