Jeff Wen

Jeff Wen is a Lecturer in Computer Science at Brunel University's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He teaches software project management, Java programming, group projects, research project management, and introduction to programming modules. His research focuses on intelligent virtual agents, natural language processing, and technology-enhanced learning, with a particular emphasis on learning analytics and augmented reality applications. Prior to his academic role, he worked in the media/entertainment and semiconductor industries as a software engineer from 2006 to the present. Earlier, he was a research fellow in the EC SUNTool project at IESD (2003-2004) and the e-Drama project at the University of Birmingham (2004-2006).

Research Interests: Jeff Wen's work bridges intelligent virtual agents and natural language processing with technology-enhanced learning, focusing on improving student engagement through augmented reality (AR) and technoself systems. His research also explores collaborative design in distributed virtual reality environments and the integration of Web2.0 for interactive learning.

Publications Trend: His recent publications (2010-2016) highlight advancements in AR/social virtual worlds for education and technoself systems, while earlier works (2001-2007) emphasize foundational studies in VRML, distributed VR, and affect detection in virtual agents.

Education:

• PhD in Intelligent Virtual Agent Animation
• MSc in 3D Computer Graphics Programming and Virtual Reality