About me

I have a broad range of research interests which include using educational technologies in academic subjects, literacy in academic subjects, academic identity and agency. My current research foci are generative artificial intelligence, simulation-based learning in virtual and mixed reality environments, massive open online courses, online learning, mobile learning, serious games, computer-supported collaborative learning, digital literacy and 21st-century skills/competencies.

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Awards

Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Supervision
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2024
Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research and Innovation
Murdoch University (Australia, Perth), 2021
Lenovo Innovation Merit Award (Team)
Ministry of Education (Singapore, Singapore) - MOE, 2008
Service Excellence Award
Ministry of Education (Singapore, Singapore) - MOE, 2003

Organisational Affiliations

Associate Professor, School of Education, Murdoch University

Education

Education
2018–2019, Fellow, Higher Education Academy (United Kingdom, York)
Education
24/11/2011–14/04/2015, Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sheffield (United Kingdom, Sheffield)
Education
30/03/2010–28/04/2011, Master Degree, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor (United States, Ann Arbor) - UM
Education
1996–1997, Postgraduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
English Language and Literature
1992–1996, Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Second Upper), National University of Singapore (Singapore, Singapore) - NUS