AWE USA 2024

Dr. Sanika Doolani
Head of Product
Edstutia

Sanika Doolani is the Head of Product at Edstutia, a VR training and learning company. Previously, she worked as a Product (UX) Designer at Salesforce. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in 2021, receiving the Schuchman Outstanding Doctoral Candidate award for her work on vocational immersive storytelling training. With a background in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Master of Science in Computer Science from UTA, she has received numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award and the NSF-funded PETRA Conference Doctoral Consortium Award. Dr. Doolani's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Immersive Realities (VR/AR/MR), AI, Gamificatin and Storytelling to enhance learning. She advocates for women in computer science and has practical experience, including an internship at The Walt Disney Company, where she developed AR apps, notably Toy Story 4 AR App. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident through her success in securing development funds, showcasing her innovation and business acumen.