Hi there! I am Apurv Varshney. I am a Ph.D. student in the Bionic Vision Lab, UCSB advised by Prof. Michael Beyeler. My academic journey centers around the convergence of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Computer Vision, with the aim of revolutionizing Bionic Vision. Being a visual arts enthusiast, I find the creativity and imagination associated with this field intriguing. I am trying to harness Mixed Reality (MR) to enhance accessibility and address challenges faced by individuals with blindness and low vision. Check here to learn more about the projects.

Before joining UCSB, I completed my B. Tech in Computer Science & Engg. from Indian Institute of Technology, Goa. Here, I worked with Prof. Clint George on detecting Breast Cancer subtypes using only Human Gene Expression data for my Bachelor’s Thesis.

Apart from my academic life, I enjoy photography, playing tennis, and watching Formula 1, although not all simultaneously.

Do check out my one-page Resume for a snapshot of my capabilities and accomplishments.