Charles Sharma Naidu | Director, VORTEX XR Lab
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus

Dr. Charles Sharma Naidu is an educator with over 20 years of experience.  He holds a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design in London, a Master’s degree in Education Technology from University Technology Tun Hussein Onn, Johor, and a Ph.D. in Education from Taylor’s University, specializing in Gamified Simulations as Pedagogy.    He is widely recognized for his expertise in e-learning methods and has received several prestigious awards in the field. Driven by a passion for innovative teaching and learning methodologies, he has made significant contributions in areas such as immersive teaching and learning in XR and gamification.   Beyond his academic pursuits, Dr. Naidu is a professional member of the Malaysia Board of Technologists and a certified Trainer. He has conducted Creative Thinking Skill training and gamification workshops for educators and for students.  Currently, he is a senior lecturer in The Design School at Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus and is the Director of VORTEX XR Lab (Virtual Online Future Technology and Extended Reality).