2026

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Bertrand, M., Liguoro, D., Sauzéon, H., & Tricot, A. (2026). From movement to learning: Leveraging VR behavioral metrics to evaluate cognitive load and curiosity. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 103751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2026.103751 [HAL]

2025

Poupard, M., (2025). Curious and therefore not overloaded: Towards an integrated understanding of curiosity and cognitive load in XR learning environments. (Doctoral dissertation, Université de Bordeaux). [HAL] 

🏆 Dissertation award: R3 NumEd

🎥 Defense Video: Link

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Bertrand, M., Liguoro, D., Sauzéon, H., & Tricot, A. (2025). Reducing Load, Fostering Curiosity: Empirical Validation of the IMCLM-XR. hal-05219664 (Preprint)

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Bertrand, M., Liguoro, D., Sauzéon, H., & Tricot, A. (2025). Enhancing Anatomy Learning Through Mixed Reality-Supported Drawing: Investigating Learning Performance, Cognitive Load, and Intrinsic Motivation. (Preprint) hal-05050491 

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Bertrand, M., Liguoro, D., Tricot, A., & Sauzéon, H. (2025). Using virtual reality for enhancing neuroanatomy learning by optimizing cognitive load and intrinsic motivation. Computers & Education, 235, 105332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2025.105332 [hal-05156600v2]

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Sauzéon, H., & Tricot, A. (2025). A systematic review of immersive technologies for education: Learning performance, cognitive load and intrinsic motivation. British Journal of Educational Technology, 56, 5–41. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13503 [hal-03906797v4]

2024

Poupard, M., Larrue, F., Bertrand, M., Liguoro, G., Sauzéon, H., & Tricot, A. (2024). The interplay of cognitive load and intrinsic motivation in neuroanatomy learning through immersive technologies. 16th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference, Sydney, 25-27 November.