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Ts Dr Charles Sharma Naidu A/L Achu Naidu

Ts. Dr. Charles Sharma Naidu is currently the Director of VORTEX XR Lab, which is Taylor’s University's most advanced extended reality lab fully equipped with virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and cutting edge computing as well as game development technology. He is a senior lecturer in the undergraduate programme and fulfils his role as principal supervisor as well as co-supervisor in the post-graduate programme with The Design School, Faculty of Innovation and Technology. With a PhD in Education and a focus on instructional design, educational simulations and gamification, he has demonstrated a keen interest in the potential of immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality to enhance learning experiences. As the Director of VORTEX XR Lab, Dr. Charles and his team has been actively involved in development efforts and research; centered around leveraging Extended Reality technologies as solutions to impact the teaching and learning community and expand its application as collaborative efforts with the industry. Apart from work, VR, Star Trek and the science fiction universe inspires him and he also enjoys the outdoors as well as gardening. He is an extrovert and enjoys socializing with friends, colleagues, students and family. 



Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Education), TAYLOR'S UNIVERSITY SDN BHD, Malaysia
  • Master Of Education (Major In Educational Technology), University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Bachelor Of Arts (Hons) Graphic Design, Central Saint Martins London, United Kingdom

Professional Qualification

  • Certificate In Architecture, Polisas Kuantan, Malaysia

Areas of Expertise

  • Humanities, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Immersive Pedagogy, Education in XR, Educational Simulations
  • Humanities, Art And Culture, Design Studies

Research Interest

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Publications

2023
  • Recognition of the Integrity of Chic China Aesthetic Elements Based on Computer Vision Technology (SCOPUS-Indexed), International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security (IJCNIS) - Article in Journals
  • Exploring pre-service teachers experience with virtual reality role-playing micro-teaching activities using Engage VR (SCOPUS-Indexed), SEARCH Journal of Media and Communication Research - Article in Journals
2021
  • Teaching and Learning Cultural Change in Higher Education during the Disruptive Time - Book Chapter
2013
  • New Media in Advertising - Book

Research

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Awards and Stewardship

  • IMMERSIVE PRESENTATIONS WITH PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOMIZATION IN VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS (VRE) TO ENHANCE CLASSROOM PEDAGOGY , Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gold Award: XR Adoption in the classroom , 2023
  • Enhancing Classroom Management Skills Among Pre-service Teachers Across Two Universities through EngageVR s Virtual Reality Simulation., Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Gold Award: XR Innovation for Teaching , 2023
  • IMMERSIVE PRESENTATIONS WITH PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOMIZATION IN VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS(VRE) TO ENHANCE CLASSROOM PEDAGOGY, Competition, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Bronze Award , 2023
  • International e-Content Development Competition 2022 (e-Condev2022) , Education, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM), Creativity , 2022
  • International University Carnival of E-learning 2022 (IUCEL 2022), Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Gold Medal , 2022
  • International University Carnival of E-Learning IUCEL 2022, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Silver Medal , 2022
  • Gold Award. (IIDEL category) EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH ONLINE GAMIFIED ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR THECRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS MODULE (International University Carnival of E-Learning IUCEL 2021), Competition, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Gold Award , 2021
  • Best E-learning Facilitator Award. International University Carnival of E-Learning IUCEL 2021, Competition, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Best E-learning Facilitator Award , 2021
  • Distinguished E-Learning Educator Award, Education, Taylor's University, DeE Award , 2021
  • Best Award at the Sintok International Games and Gamification 2018, Exhibition/Invention, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Best Award , 2018

Paper Presented

  • Online Gamified Self-Reflexive Assessment in the Critical and Creative Thinking Skills Module, TAYLOR'S 14TH TEACHING AND LEARNING e-CONFERENCE Leading Digital Innovation in the VUCA World: Paradigm Shift, Challenges and New Norms (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 13/10/2021 to 15/10/2021
  • Gamifying your classroom in the 5G Era, International Forum on Vocational Education in the 5G Era (CONFERENCE), PLEANARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKER , 15/05/2021 to 15/05/2021
  • Immersive Learning with Online Classroom Broadcasts with Gamified Assessment Strategies for the New Classroom Design, Taylor's teaching and Learning Conference 2020 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 14/10/2020 to 14/10/2020
  • Using Games and Simulations for a Holistic Learning Experience in the Classroom, Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference 2014 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 15/11/2014 to 16/11/2014
  • Engaging Learning through an Idea Journal and a Story-Based Simulation activity, International Conference of Learning and Teaching 201 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 28/06/2013 to 29/06/2013
  • Using gamification elements in the assessment of learning outcomes mapped out to graduate capabilities to improve the awareness of employability factors. , Taylor's Teaching and Learning Conference 2017 (CONFERENCE), ORAL PRESENTER , 30/09/2017 to 30/09/2017