AWE USA 2026

Shu Wei
United States
Associate Research Scientist
XR Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine

Dr Shu Wei is an XR researcher and developer blending immersive tech with healthcare innovation. With a PhD in VR for Psychiatry from Oxford, she creates empathetic virtual humans using biometrics and 3D animation. Her award-winning work (MIT Reality Hack, IEEE VR, Francis Crick Innovation Challenge) bridges scientific rigor with creative digital solutions. She enjoys building XR experiences where science meets thoughtful design expression.