Sinuo Wu (usn.no) is a PhD researcher at the University of South‑Eastern Norway, working in the field of virtual collaboration and digital workspaces.
Her research explores how teams collaborate within virtual workspaces, even when they are physically co‑located.
- Industry relevance tags: Digital collaboration, XR technologies, Future of work
- Core research problem: When and how virtual and XR-based workspaces provide real advantages over traditional collaboration tools, especially as digital environments are used even by co-located teams.
“When do immersive digital workspaces actually improve collaboration?”
Sinou Wu, The Short Version
- University: University of South‑Eastern Norway
Sinou Wu is a PhD researcher studying team collaboration in virtual workspaces.
Her work challenges traditional views of virtual collaboration as merely a response to geographic distance.
She is curious about AI applications and tourism.
Exploring tourism contexts and digital experiences inspires her beyond research.
Rethinking Virtual Collaboration
Sinou’s doctoral research examines how collaborative technologies are used not only to bridge distance, but also to support everyday teamwork within digital environments.
Her work highlights a shift from replicating face‑to‑face interaction to designing digital spaces that actively support collaborative work.
XR and the Future of Workspaces
A central focus of her research is XR‑generated workspaces, which allow teams to interact with both colleagues and digital objects in immersive ways.
“The question is no longer whether virtual tools work, but when they offer real advantages.”
Her work helps organizations understand when immersive collaboration adds value, and when simpler tools may be sufficient.
Looking Forward
Sinou is interested in how AI and digital environments intersect with industries such as tourism.
Through TESE Days, she hopes to clarify future collaboration opportunities and explore how research on digital teamwork can inform practice.