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Henry Matovu is an Education-Focused Lecturer at The University of Sydney, where he serves as the Director of the First-Year Chemistry Laboratories. His research focuses on utilizing advanced visualization technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR), to enhance students' experiences and conceptual understanding of chemistry. He completed his PhD in Chemistry Education at Curtin University, where he investigated how undergraduate students use immersive Virtual Reality to learn about molecular structures and interactions. His work emphasizes the abstract nature of chemistry concepts at the submicroscopic level and explores the development and use of innovative 3D visualization technology to improve students' understanding. Additionally, his research examines alternative assessment strategies within chemistry education, specifically the benefits of diagram-drawing activities in assessing conceptual comprehension. Matovu’s work aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in cultivating scientific capability, contributing to the development of core chemistry competencies among undergraduate students during their studies in chemistry programs.
The University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
Director of First-Year Chemistry Laboratories, focusing on advanced visualization technologies to enhance student understanding in chemistry.
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