About me
I am an Associate Professor in the School of Information Technology at Murdoch University, with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, design, and advanced computing. Initially trained as an engineer specialising in computer applications in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, I later transitioned into academia, holding prior appointments at the University of Southern Mississippi (USA) and Universiti Utara Malaysia.
I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics (Northumbria University, UK), a Master of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Virtual Reality (Universiti Utara Malaysia), a Master of Science in Architecture, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Design & Planning (Virginia Tech, USA).
My career brings together technical development, human-centred design, and a deep interest in how people interact with emerging technologies. My teaching and research span:
- Extended Reality (XR) - AR, MR, VR design, development, and evaluation
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with a focus on usability, human performance, and interaction design
- Spatial computing and 3D user interfaces
- Data visualisation technologies and interactive visual analytics
- Collaborative and multi-user virtual environments, including Metaverse applications
- Applications of AI
- Game engines, simulation systems, and real-time interactive development
- AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) digital workflows, including BIM & IFC
Current Research Focus
My current research focuses on the application of Information Technology, as well as XR, AI-driven systems, and UX/UI design, to support rehabilitation, cognitive health, particularly for individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive decline, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.
This includes:
- Designing human-centred, home-based cognitive support tools
- Exploring XR-enabled cognitive engagement and rehabilitation experiences
- Developing AI-assisted interfaces tailored for older adults
- Investigating usability, accessibility, and trust when interacting with intelligent systems in ageing-related contexts
- Creating technology-supported strategies for healthy ageing, independence, and quality of life
I am passionate about working collaboratively with communities, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners to develop technologies that are practical, meaningful, and grounded in lived experience, a commitment reflected in ongoing projects such as CaRER-Tech and Neuromender.
I welcome opportunities to collaborate with researchers, industry partners, community organisations, and prospective students pursuing Honours, Master's, and PhD degrees. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to connect or explore potential research partnerships.