Aleksandra is a junior researcher and PhD candidate affiliated with Ghent University’s Media, Innovation, and Communication Technologies research group. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Malta and a Research Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science from Radboud University, Nijmegen, Aleksandra’s current work centres on the investigation of factors impacting user experience in immersive technologies. Her particular interest lies in identity formation and communication within social virtual reality platforms.