Dr. John E. Muñoz is a professor, researcher, and director of the BioAdaptive Interface Lab in Wilfrid Laurier University, specializing in the integration of wearable sensors, virtual reality, and intelligent adaptation for human performance training. His work focuses on developing physiologically adaptive systems that respond to real-time biosignals to enhance learning and decision-making under pressure.
Through collaborations with Canadian and USA police departments and researchers from NASA Langley, Dr. Muñoz has pioneered the use of VR-based de-escalation training using physiological sensors, enabling officers to build emotional regulation and situational awareness in high-stress scenarios. His research bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, combining expertise in human-computer interaction, physiological computing, and immersive simulation to shape the future of safety, training, and resilience.
Dr. Muñoz is also an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo and the founder of a spin-off company dedicated to commercializing specialized tools for physiological sensing and intelligent adaptation.
