XTREME LIVING LAB
Human-centric Research , Technological Innovation for Social Good.
UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK, IRELAND
WE ARE A LIVING LAB BASED IN UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK, IRELAND
XTREME is an 8.0 million-euro Horizon Europe project advancing mixed reality technology for the arts and culture industry. With 14 partners, our goal is to bring concerts and performing arts into users’ homes or any environment, offering fully immersive experiences with 3D visuals and spatial sound.
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Collaborating with the XTREME Living Lab positions partners at the forefront of socially impactful, interdisciplinary research. Our approach provides unique opportunities for stakeholders ranging from industry partners, healthcare practitioners, creative artists, community organizations, and policymakers to engage directly in innovative projects that deliver tangible social value.
Guided by Associate Professor Martin Cunneen’s expertise, the lab offers state-of-the-art facilities, robust methodological frameworks, and an active community of researchers committed to societal transformation.
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Associate Professor Máirtín Cunneen
Living Lab Principal Investigator
Máirtín Cunneen is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator of the Living Lab, with expertise in AI governance, the philosophy of artificial intelligence, and language theory. His work focuses on the ethical and societal implications of AI systems, particularly in emerging human-centered technologies.
Míriam Cano
Research assistant: Music therapy PhD
Míriam Cano is a music therapy researcher and IACAT-registered music therapist, with a background in classical performance. Her work focuses on the use of music and arts-based interventions to support health, well-being, and emotional expression.
Yelyzaveta (Liz) Dolha
Research assistant: Marketing, Design and Events
Yelyzaveta Dolha works in Marketing, Design and Events at the Living Lab, with expertise in HCI, UX, human-centred design, creative production and AI research. Her work explores how AI-driven design and XR can translate complex research into human-centered experiences and visual storytelling.
Dr. Hala Jaber
Postdoctoral Researcher: Community Music
Dr. Hala Jaber is a community musician and classical flute player with a PhD in Arts Practice (Music) from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. Her research explores community music approaches in post-conflict and migration contexts, focusing on integration, collaboration, and participation.
Liam O’Boyle
AI and XR Futures Art, Culture and Technology PhD Researcher
Liam O’Boyle is a musician and researcher working at the intersection of sound, technology, and immersive experiences. His work explores how AI and XR can shape future artistic and cultural practices.
Homayoun Safarpour
Trustworthy AI PhD Researcher
Homayoun Safarpour is a PhD researcher specializing in Trustworthy AI and XR, with a background in software development and machine learning. His research focuses on AI governance, self-adaptive systems, and reliable and ethical AI-driven XR applications.
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