Summary
Syed Ghaznavi is a consultant and academic specializing in AI, machine learning, and spatial/immersive computing, combining 11 years of professional experience with ongoing PhD research at Imperial College London. He directs virtuality labs and teaches VR and HCI while advising organizations on XR strategy and AI-driven productivity improvements. His background spans postdoctoral work at Oxford on VR therapies, a visiting research stint at MIT Media Lab developing astronaut wellness platforms, and leadership of ICT4D projects like the Rescue Base Station. He has authored practical XR courses for industry learners and consults for startups and government labs to translate cutting-edge research into deployable products. Notably, he blends hands-on XR development, pedagogy, and applied research—making him effective at moving immersive technologies from prototype to impact.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Science, Computer Science, Masters of Science, Computer Science at Lahore University of Management Sciences
Visiting Graduate Researcher, Visiting Graduate Researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computing, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computing at Imperial College London
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science, Bachelors of Science, Computer Science at National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
English, Urdu, Punjabi