Dr. Nina Döllinger Receives Best Dissertation Award at IEEE VR 2026

22 Mar 2026

Best Dissertation Award at IEEE VR 2026

At the IEEE VR 2026, organized by the IEEE VGTC and held in Daegu, South Korea, Dr. Nina Döllinger was honored with the Best Dissertation Award. Her dissertation investigates how avatars in virtual reality influence self- and body perception, providing valuable insights into:

Embodiment and its underlying mechanisms.
Potential applications in fields such as mental health and therapy. The award recognizes outstanding doctoral research in the field and highlights the impact of her work on advancing our understanding of immersive technologies.