Robert Astur

Robert Astur is a researcher at the University of Connecticut whose work explores innovative approaches to nicotine dependence and vaping cessation. His research uses immersive and digital technologies to translate behavioral interventions into engaging tools that can reach young adults outside traditional treatment settings. Building on promising research using virtual reality to help individuals actively respond to vaping-related cues, he is exploring how these therapeutic mechanisms can be adapted into more accessible digital platforms. His work aims to create scalable approaches to nicotine cessation that can reach populations who may be unlikely to seek formal treatment.