Nathaniel Hunsu

Nathaniel Hunsu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Georgia's College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the Engineering Education Transformational Institute and focuses on cognitive learning processes, particularly in engineering education. His research explores learning mechanics, assessment methodologies, and the interplay between learning strategies and student engagement.

Research interests include conceptual understanding, epistemic cognition, and the design of educational technologies such as virtual reality (VR) labs. He also specializes in quantitative research methodologies, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and measurement inventory development.

Notable areas of exploration include the effectiveness of audience response systems (clickers), faculty adoption of online laboratories, and the role of social interaction in fostering student belonging in engineering. His work emphasizes evidence-based pedagogy and has contributed to understanding how VR environments can enhance collaborative learning and cognitive presence.

• Key Projects: VR laboratory design, conceptual change theories, academic resilience in engineering students.
• Methodologies: Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, psychometric analyses, and experimental design.

His publications span topics from VR-mediated learning to the psychometric validation of assessment tools, reflecting a commitment to advancing both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering education.