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Research Biography

Dr Zamzami Zainuddin is a senior lecturer in the College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work at Flinders University, Australia. With an established career in educational research, he previously held a position as Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He earned his PhD in Information and Technology Studies in Education from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where he developed his expertise in technology-driven educational innovation. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia.

 

Research Expertise

His research focuses on transformative teaching methodologies and digital learning, particularly online, blended, and flipped and gamified learning approaches. His research currently explores cutting-edge areas, including immersive technologies (VR/AR) in education, gamification and engagement strategies, multimodal generative AI, and digital well-being. It also examines important aspects of educational psychology, particularly cognitive load theory, learner motivation, and the pedagogical implications of social media use. His significant contributions to these fields have been published in several top-tier international journals, including Computers & EducationEducational Research ReviewBritish Journal of Educational TechnologyAustralasian Journal of Educational TechnologyEducation and Information Technologies, and Interactive Learning Environments. These publications demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge in technology-enhanced education. 

Methodologically, his expertise is in a mixed-methods approach (quantitative & qualitative), including bibliometric analyses, meta-analyses, and systematic literature reviews. His systematic review on gamification in education, published in Educational Research Review, has gained particular recognition as the journal's top-cited article, accumulating over a thousand citations on Google Scholar. This achievement underscores the impact of his work on contemporary educational research. His current book, Gamification in a Flipped Classroom: Pedagogical Methods and Best Practices, published by Springer in 2024, further establishes his thought leadership in the field. Additionally, he serves as editor for the Springer SDG book series Resilient and Sustainable Education Futures, published in 2025.

Research Interests

His research interests span a wide scope of innovative pedagogical approaches and educational technology, ranging from the technical dimensions of computer–human and AI–human interaction to the social and humanities perspectives, including the history and philosophy of technology in education. He is also interested in digital wellbeing, social media, and the phenomenon of FOMO (fear of missing out).

Supervisor Philosophy

Accepting PhD Students 

I am available to supervise PhD students and would welcome inquiries for collaboration.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, University of Hong Kong

External positions

Adjunct professor, Universitas Negeri Malang

20242027

Supervision

  • Registered

Research Areas

  • Education

Supervisory Interests

  • Cognitive Load
  • Technology-Enhanced learning
  • Gamification in Education
  • GenAI in Education
  • Blended learning
  • Flipped Learning
  • E-learning
  • Computer assisted language learning (CALL)
  • Pedagogical innovation
  • Digital Well-being
  • Immersive Learning (VR/AR)
  • Personalised Learning
  • Learning Engagement
  • Learning Motivation
  • Social Media
  • FOMO
  • Educational Technology
  • Social media

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