3D Immersive and Interactive Learning

Dr Yiyu Cai is an Associate Professor with the College of Engineering and the Institute for Media Innovation, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He received multi-disciplinary trainings in Mathematics (BSc), Computer Graphics & Computer-aided Geometric Design (MSc), and Mechanical Engineering (Ph D). In NTU, he teaches Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, Visualization, Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing, Computational Biology, etc. Dr Cai has over 20 year research experience developing 3D technology and applications in engineering, medicine and education. His research has been supported by both public and private sectors. He has published over 150 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences. He has also edited 5 books or journal special issues. He is associate editor for the journal Simulation and Gaming, and sits in editorial boards of several international journals. Part of his innovative and interdisciplinary research was or is being exhibited in Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Science Centre, and China National Science and Technology Museum. Dr Cai has co-organised many major international or regional conferences, and is keynote speakers or invited speakers for several international conferences. He has co-invented 5 patents granted or pending approval. He was former co-President of the International Simulation and Gaming Association.

• 3D Immersive & Interactive Learning.- Use of Virtual Reality in Teaching and Learning Molecular Biology.- daVinci Lab @ River Valley High School.- 3D Education Developmental Process in National Junior College: A Case Study.- Adapting 3D System for Learning Gains in the Lower Secondary Normal (Technical) Stream.- Effects of Virtual Reality Elements on Spatial Visualisation Skills of Secondary 3 Students in Singapore.- 3D Sabbatical and STEM Learning.- 3D Virtual Pink Dolphins for Special Needs Education.