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Prof. Jayesh Pillai


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Source: India,  

Tenure: 2015 to Present

Date: 2015

Medium: Photograph

Credits: IDC


Detailed Description

Prof. Jayesh Pillai is an associate professor at the IDC School of Design, IIT Bombay. His research interests include immersive media design, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), visual and interactive storytelling, and interaction design. He teaches several courses related to these areas for both MDes and BDes programmes, such as "Media Technology," "Design for Virtual Reality," and "Digital, Media, and Technology." Prof. Pillai has an extensive list of publications, focusing on topics like the grammar of VR storytelling, narrative immersion in VR cinema, and the design of augmented reality experiences for educational purposes. Notable works include "Grammar of VR Storytelling: Analysis of Perceptual Cues in VR Cinema" and "Cinévoqué: Design of a Passively Responsive Framework for Seamless Evolution of Experiences in Immersive Live-Action Movies."



Projects

Dragonfly - VR Film

"Dragonfly" is a VR film created by Prof. Jayesh Pillai from IDC IIT Bombay. It is an experimental virtual reality (VR) narrative that explores immersive storytelling through the medium of VR, allowing viewers to engage in a 360-degree visual and auditory experience. Prof. Jayesh Pillai, who is known for his work in interactive media, VR, and immersive environments, designed the film to push the boundaries of how stories are told in a virtual space. In "Dragonfly," viewers are not just passive observers but are enveloped within the story's world, enabling a deeper emotional connection to the narrative and its characters. The film utilizes cutting-edge VR technology to craft a visually rich environment, emphasizing the potential of VR as a medium for storytelling. The title "Dragonfly" symbolizes transformation and change, themes often central to Pillai's work.


Project ArchDeck - Collaborative MR Application

Project ArchDeck, led by Prof. Jayesh Pillai at IDC IIT Bombay, is a collaborative mixed reality (MR) application designed to enhance collaboration in architectural design and related fields. The project leverages mixed reality to create a shared environment where multiple users can interact with 3D models, designs, and spatial layouts in real-time. Multiple users can view, modify, and discuss architectural designs simultaneously, regardless of their physical location. Architects, designers, and stakeholders can visualise structures in a spatial context, enabling better understanding of scale, proportions, and design details. The use of MR allows users to experience designs as if they were physically present, enhancing decision-making and creative discussions.


ScholAR project - AR in Education & Remote collaboration in AR

The ScholAR project led by Prof. Jayesh Pillai at IDC IIT Bombay focusses on integrating augmented reality (AR) into education and enhancing remote collaboration through AR technology. ScholAR aims to revolutionise how students interact with educational content, making learning more immersive and interactive. By overlaying digital information on real-world environments, AR helps visualise complex concepts, enhancing engagement and understanding. The project also emphasises remote collaboration in AR, allowing students, educators, and professionals to collaborate in shared virtual spaces despite being geographically separated. This opens up new possibilities for virtual labs, interactive discussions, and hands-on learning experiences without physical proximity. AR’s potential in remote collaboration extends to real-time annotation, 3D visualisations, and interactive sessions, facilitating teamwork and problem-solving in a dynamic, virtual environment.


Project ‘Manhole’ Real-time VR Narrative

Project 'Manhole' is a real-time Virtual Reality (VR) narrative developed by Prof. Abhishek Verma and Prof. Jayesh Pillai at IDC IIT Bombay. This project utilises the immersive capabilities of VR to tell a compelling, socially relevant story, engaging the audience through an interactive and experiential narrative format. The project likely focusses on bringing attention to societal issues, possibly drawing from themes like sanitation workers' lives or the hazards they face, symbolised by the manhole. Real-time interaction in VR allows the viewers to step into a dynamic environment where they can engage with the narrative as it unfolds, providing an immersive way to experience the story. This kind of VR storytelling amplifies emotional engagement and empathy by placing the user in the midst of the events, offering a powerful new dimension to narrative design.