Sana Akram

Sana Akram is a Pakistani urbanist, media maker, and XR creator based in Toronto. Rooted in the cultural landscapes of Lahore, her work explores the relationship between people and space, identity, and belonging, often framing the city as a constellation of tangible and intangible networks. She holds an MS in Design and Urban Ecologies from Parsons School of Design, where she developed an interdisciplinary design approach to urban research and practice.

Her award-winning interactive documentary Little Pakistan – Future Histories has screened internationally, and her research has been published in Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies. Currently pursuing a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at York University, she explores Urdu storytelling traditions through XR, immersive performance, and civic engagement.