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Prof. Dr. Laura Bennett

Bachelor of Virtual Tourism and Immersive Experience Design

Welcome, future designers of the human-machine connection. In this program, we will explore the fascinating world of affective computing and empathic AI. Our mission is to equip you with the skills to create machines that can truly understand and interact with us on an emotional level.

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Welcome, future designers of the human-machine connection. In this program, we will explore the fascinating world of affective computing and empathic AI. Our mission is to equip you with the skills to create machines that can truly understand and interact with us on an emotional level.

Prof. Dr. Laura Bennett

Welcome, future designers of the human-machine connection. In this program, we will explore the fascinating world of affective computing and empathic AI. Our mission is to equip you with the skills to create machines that can truly understand and interact with us on an emotional level.

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Bachelor of Virtual Tourism and Immersive Experience Design

  1. 01Foundations of Digital Health
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Digital Health

      The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Digital Health.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Digital Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Digital Health.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Digital Health.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Digital Health.
    2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Digital Health

      The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Digital Health to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Digital Health to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Digital Health to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Digital Health for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Digital Health as applied to Foundations of Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Digital Health for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Digital Health

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Digital Health against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Digital Health as applied to Foundations of Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Digital Health against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Foundations of Digital Health to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Digital Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Digital Health to a new documented context.
  2. 02Telemedicine Operations
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Telemedicine Operations

      The learner can explain the core terms of Telemedicine Operations.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Telemedicine Operations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Telemedicine Operations.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Telemedicine Operations.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Telemedicine Operations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Telemedicine Operations.
    2. MethodsMethods in Telemedicine Operations

      The learner can apply a method from Telemedicine Operations to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Telemedicine Operations to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Telemedicine Operations to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Telemedicine Operations for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Telemedicine Operations as applied to Telemedicine Operations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Telemedicine Operations for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Telemedicine Operations

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Telemedicine Operations against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Telemedicine Operations as applied to Telemedicine Operations.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Telemedicine Operations against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Telemedicine Operations to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Telemedicine Operations?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Telemedicine Operations to a new documented context.
  3. 03Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms

      The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.
    2. MethodsMethods in Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms

      The learner can apply a method from Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms as applied to Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms as applied to Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Patient Care and AI Health Platforms to a new documented context.
  4. 04Research Seminar in Digital Health
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Digital Health

      The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Digital Health.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Digital Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Digital Health.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Health.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Digital Health.
    2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Digital Health

      The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Health to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Health to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Digital Health to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Digital Health for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Digital Health as applied to Research Seminar in Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Digital Health for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Digital Health

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Digital Health against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Digital Health as applied to Research Seminar in Digital Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Digital Health against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Digital Health to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Digital Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Digital Health to a new documented context.
  5. 05The Ethics of AI in Health
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Health

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Health

      The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Health

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Health?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
  6. 06The Practical Guide to Digital History
    1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
    2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History

      The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  7. 07Archival Science for Public Policy
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
    2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  8. 08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
    1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
    2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      • True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.

      The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
    3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis

      The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      • Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.

      The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

      • Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
      • Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

VR/AR-based Tourism, Museum Tours, Cultural Experience Design, Immersive Technology

AI is not here to replace doctors; it's here to empower them.

Prof. Dr. Laura Bennett
Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I believe that the future of AI is not just about intelligence, but about empathy. My research and teaching focus on the design of machines that can understand, respond to, and even generate human emotions.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Digital Empath: Can AI Feel Our Emotions?' - An accessible article on the potential of AI to understand and respond to human emotions. <br> • Blog Post: 'Why every AI developer needs to be a psychologist' - Discusses the importance of psychological principles in the design of empathetic AI. <br> • Conference Paper: 'A New Framework for Human-Robot Emotional Interaction' - Presented at the International Conference on Robotics and AI, detailing a new framework for designing robots that can interact with humans on an emotional level. <br> • Journal Article: 'The Role of AI in Mental Health Therapies' - Published in the Journal of Digital Psychology, this paper provides a framework for using AI to develop new therapies for mental health disorders. <br> • Standard Article: 'The Future of AI in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a tech magazine on how data and AI are transforming various industries. <br> • Book: 'The Empathy Engine: A Guide to Affective Computing' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of affective computing. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in the USA, where I was inspired by the country's deep commitment to universal healthcare and technological innovation. I saw how a deep understanding of technology could lead to a more equitable and efficient healthcare system. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Aura,' can instantly analyze patient data and provide personalized care recommendations. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique medical instruments, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of humanity's evolving understanding of the body.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfBennettVirtual · LinkedIn: /in/laurabennett · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Laura_Bennett

Adaptive access

Engage: Laura Bennett. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual hospital." You'll be given a real-world healthcare problem, such as how to manage a pandemic, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze epidemiological data and design new public health policies.

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