Dadan Sumardani is an Educator and Researcher who specializes in Science and Physics. Dadan’s primary research interests include the use of Educational Technology to support Science Education, the implementation of Scientific Inquiry activities, as well as the application of Cognitive Science in teaching-learning process. As part of his PhD research, he is a co-founder of the AI-assisted teaching platform (AISI.tw).

Experience

  • 2022–2023
    Graduate research assistant, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan

Education

  • 2023 
    National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2022 
    National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, Master of Science
  • 2019 
    National Chiayi University, Taiwan, Master of Education
  • 2015 
    State University of Jakarta, Indonesia, Bachelor of Education in Physics

Publications

  • 2023
    Transitioning to Virtual Reality Learning in 5E Learning Model: Pedagogical Practices for Science Learning, Interactive Learning Environments, Taylor & Francis
  • 2023
    Cognitive Processes During Virtual Reality Learning: A Study of Brain Wave, Education and Information Technologies, Springer Nature
  • 2022
    Enabling Spatial Thinking Through an Augmented Reality for Teaching Crystal Structure, Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Taylor & Francis
  • 2021
    Teaching Philosophy Statement for Physics Teachers: Let’s Think About, Indonesian Journal of Science Education, 9(3), 325-335.
  • 2021
    Development and Evaluation of Granular Simulation for Integrating Computational Thinking into Computational Physics Courses, Education and Information Technologies. Springer Nature

Grants and Contracts

  • 2022
    K-12 Literacy-Oriented Teaching and Teacher Training
    Role:
    Investigation
    Funding Source:
    National Science and Technology Council Taiwan
  • 2021
    Establishing a digital learning platform for primary and secondary school maker education teacher training and developing STEAM curriculum and assessment
    Role:
    Investigation
    Funding Source:
    National Science and Technology Council Taiwan

Professional Memberships

  • STEM Learning Organization
  • The Physical Society of Taiwan
  • European Science Education Research Association
  • Indonesian Science Educators Association

Research Areas

  • Education (13)
  • Mathematical Physics (0105)
  • Neurosciences (1109)
  • Cognitive Sciences (1702)
  • Genomics (060408)

Honours

NSTC (National Science and Technology Council) Taiwan Scholarship Awardee

Contact Dadan for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision