Associate Professor

School of Information Science & Learning Technologies

Biography

Xinhao Xu received his Ph.D. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies from the Florida State University. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement, and a M.Sc. degree in Digital Communication Systems and Technology from prestigious universities in China and Sweden respectively. He has been actively conducting research on learning and cognition in technology-enhanced learning and training environments with both quantitative and qualitative methods. His current research interests focus mainly on embodied interactions and learning, immersive virtual learning environments, and game-based learning for STEM subjects. He is member of multiple professional organizations such as IEEE, AERA, and AECT.

Affiliations

Technology to Enhance Learning Lab (TELL)

Mizzou Alumni Association Faculty Incentive Grants

Areas of expertise

• Mixed-Reality-Based Learning Environments
• Embodied Interactions and Learning
• Learning Games for STEM Subjects and Computational Thinking
• Novel Technologies for Instructions and Learning