Dr. Ali Darejeh is a lecturer at UNSW with extensive expertise in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), brain-computer interfaces, serious games, and educational technology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on integrating emerging technologies, such as AR, VR, and gamification, with psychological and educational theories including cognitive load, self-determination, and constructivism. Through this approach, he designs software for individuals with special needs and develops e-learning platforms aimed at enhancing user motivation and learning performance. In addition to his academic qualifications and research achievements, Dr. Darejeh brings years of industry experience as a UX researcher and gamification designer, having worked across a range of sectors including oil and gas, healthcare, finance, and insurance.