Soheil Sepahyar

About Me

Hello and welcome to my professional page! I am Dr. Soheil Sepahyar, a dedicated and innovative lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Boston. With a strong background in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), my expertise lies in pushing the boundaries of immersive technology and human-computer interaction.

I earned my Ph.D. in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University in Fall 2023, where my research focused on enhancing distance perception in VR environments. My work in this area has been recognized through multiple publications and awards, showcasing my commitment to advancing the field.

At UMass Boston, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of computer scientists. I cover a range of subjects, including CS220 Applied Discrete Mathematics, CS210 Intermediate Computing, CS240 Programming in C, CS410 Software Engineering and CS450 The Structure of Higher-Level Languages. My industry experience includes significant roles at Visteon Automotive, where I contributed to cutting-edge projects in AI, ML, and automated driving systems.

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Skills

• C++
• Python
• C#
• OpenGL
• Autodesk Maya
• GLSL
• Unity Game Engine
• Linux

Experience

• Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Boston (Boston, MA, USA)
  • CS 220 Applied Discrete Mathematics
  • CS 210 Intermediate Computing
  • CS 240 Programming in C
  • CS 410 Software Engineering
  • CS 450 The Structure of Higher-Level Languages
• PhD VR Researcher, Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI, USA)
  • Developed VR applications using Unity Game Engine and C#
  • Implemented Python postscripts for data processing and analysis
  • Utilized OpenGL and GLSL for coding in C and C++
• Product Design Technical Lead Intern, Visteon Automotive company (Van Buren Township, MI, USA)
• AI/ML and Testing Engineer Intern, Visteon Automotive company (Van Buren Township, MI, USA)
• ADAS Engineer Intern, Visteon Automotive company (Van Buren Township, MI, USA)
• Teaching Assistant & Lab Instructor, Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI, USA)

Education

• PhD in Computer Science, Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI, USA)
• Master’s in Computer Science, Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI, USA)
• BS in Computer Software Engineering, Islamic Azad University of Central Tehran Branch (Tehran, Iran)

Publications

• THE IMPACT OF PRE-EXPERIMENT WALKING ON DISTANCE PERCEPTION IN VR (PhD Thesis)
• VR Distance Judgments are Affected by the Amount of Pre-Experiment Blind Walking (SAP 22)
• Effects of Brightness on Distance Judgments in Head-Mounted Displays (SAP 2020)
• Comparing Four Sorting Algorithms with Different Data Sizes Based Upon the Time Complexity (ACAI 2019)

Awards

• Business Opportunity Recognition Certificate of Achievement
• Finishing Fellowship Grant Award for PhD research project (Summer 2023)

Contact

Email: sepahyar@mtu.edu

Phone: (906) 370-0091