Personal profile
Research interests
Inmersive technologies, virtual reality, augmented reality, inmersive storytelling, inmersive experiences, interaction
Languages
Spanish, English
Personal profile
Dr. Yoselyn Walsh Zúñiga is a prominent specialist in immersive technologies and innovation, with an interdisciplinary background that integrates a Ph.D. in Technology and a Master’s in Computing from Purdue University, alongside a solid foundation in Industrial Design Engineering and Visual Communication from TEC. Her work focuses on the design and analysis of technological solutions for diverse social and educational contexts, with a specialized emphasis on the impact of immersive technologies and UX. As a researcher and consultant, Dr. Walsh drives the transformation of education and industry through high-value digital experiences, combining emerging technologies with a human-centered vision. Her profile stands out for leading international collaborations in critical areas such as XR, AI, and healthcare, establishing her as a key figure in technology transfer and user-centered design.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Improving conceptual understanding of statics concepts through tactile feedback tools., Purdue University
1 Jan 2016 → 31 Dec 2020
Award Date: 1 Dec 2020
Master, Aprendizaje multimedia para incrementar el conocimiento sobre eficiencia energética y promover comportamientos proambientales: un estudio con estudiantes universitarios en Costa Rica., Purdue University
1 Jan 2014 → 31 Dec 2015
Bachelor, Analysis and redesign of digital newspaper nacion.com
1 Feb 2011 → 1 Feb 2012
Bachelor, Foliage a green design outdoors, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
1 Feb 2005 → 18 Feb 2010
External positions
Co-Founder, WOW Skillverse
1 Jul 2025 → …
Chief Operating Officer, WOW Emotions
1 Jan 2022 → …
Fields of knowledge of Science and Technology according to the OECD Frascati Manual
- Engineering and Technology
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Humanities and arts
Campus del Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
- CAMPUS TECNOLOGICO CENTRAL CARTAGO
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NatureAR: Bioalfabetizando a los visitantes de las Áreas Silvestres Protegidas de Costa Rica utilizando realidad virtual.
Soto-Grant, A. (Institutional academic coordinator), Walsh Zuñiga, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator), Sancho Jiménez, L. F. (Institutional academic coordinator), González-Quirós, R. (Institutional academic coordinator), Treviño Villalobos, M. (Institutional academic coordinator) & Rojas Muñoz, E. (Institutional academic coordinator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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EON Metaverse Program
Law Wan, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator), Walsh Zuñiga, Y. (Institutional academic collaborator), Leandro Elizondo, R. (Institutional academic collaborator), Delgado Montoya, W. (Institutional academic collaborator) & Ramírez Brenes, I. (Institutional academic collaborator)
16/10/23 → 16/10/28
Project: International Projects › Technical Cooperation
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Diseño y validación de un laboratorio virtual de química para la adquisición de destrezas motoras y cognitivas para el correcto uso del equipo especializado.
Walsh Zuñiga, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator), Fernández Rodríguez, M. (Institutional academic coordinator), Law Wan, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator), Rojas-Muñoz, E. (Institutional academic coordinator), Arce Rojas, H. (External collaborating researcher ), Roldán Morales, L. (External collaborating researcher ) & Esquivel Vega, G. (Institutional academic coordinator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Technological Development
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Diseño y validación de experiencias de aprendizaje no formal de temas STEM en ambientes virtuales y físicos.
Ballestero Alfaro, E. (Institutional academic coordinator), Treviño Villalobos, M. (Institutional academic coordinator), Rojas Vega, D. (Institutional academic coordinator), Treviño Villalobos, M. (Institutional academic coordinator) & Walsh Zuñiga, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator)
1/01/23 → 3/07/25
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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Interacciones multimodales en ambientes virtuales para el aprendizaje (iReal 7.0)
Magana Deleon, A. (External collaborating researcher ), Benes, B. (External collaborating researcher ), Walsh Zuñiga, Y. (Institutional academic coordinator), Hernández Castro, F. (Institutional academic coordinator), González-Quirós, R. (Institutional academic coordinator), Monge Fallas, J. (Institutional academic coordinator) & Segura Solis, D. (Institutional academic coordinator)
2/02/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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Gamification in Photovoltaic Education
Azzopardi, B., Bartolo, B., Costea, V., Meza, C., De L'Epine, M., Walsh, Y., Mockeviciute-Azzopardi, A. & Azzopardi, C., 2025, 2025 IEEE 53rd Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, PVSC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 1058-1060 3 p. (Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Diseño de experiencias turísticas significativas para promover el ecoturismo en áreas protegidas mediante realidad aumentada
Translated title of the contribution :Designing Meaningful Tourism Experiences to Promote Ecotourism in Protected Areas Using Augmented Reality Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Embodied immersive virtual reality to enhance the conceptual understanding of charged particles: A qualitative study
Acevedo, P., Magana, A. J., Walsh, Y., Will, H., Benes, B. & Mousas, C., Dec 2024, In: Computers and Education: X Reality. 5, 100075.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Scopus citations -
Learning Statics through Physical Manipulative Tools and Visuohaptic Simulations: The Effect of Visual and Haptic Feedback
Walsh, Y. & Magana, A. J., Apr 2023, In: Electronics (Switzerland). 12, 7, 1659.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of Tactile Feedback on Conceptual Understanding of Electromagnetism in a Virtual Reality Experience
Acevedo, P., Magana, A., Mousas, C., Walsh, Y., Pinto, H. W. & Benes, B., 2022, Proceedings - 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2022. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 588-593 6 p. (Proceedings - 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality Adjunct, ISMAR-Adjunct 2022).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
8 Scopus citations