Nataliia Vergunova is a researcher and educator specializing in design, architecture and emerging technologies. As Head of the Design and 3D Modeling Department at O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, she leads academic and applied work at the intersection of AI, immersive environments, and spatial design. With nearly a decade of experience in higher education, N. Vergunova contributes to the advancement of design methodology and digital tools in design and architecture.