Praneschen Govender

Dr. Praneschen Govender is an immersive technologies practitioner and researcher affiliated with Hotelschool The Hague, where he integrates VR/AR into hospitality curricula and manages immersive technology research projects for higher education and private-sector collaborations. Originally from South Africa and based in Amsterdam, he holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His research bridges technology and pedagogy, with active projects focused on digitalizing hotel operations and enhancing employee training.

Research Interests:

• AR/VR in Education and Training: Investigates immersive technologies for improving job readiness in high-turnover hospitality roles.
• Learning how to Learn: Explores self-directed learning as a critical skill for rapid reskilling amid AI-driven labor market shifts.
• AI in Education: Develops AI tutors (2D/3D) for personalized, on-demand learning support.

His recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on disruptive innovation in hospitality, educational technology, and human-robot interactions. Key trends include empirical studies on service robots, systematic reviews of AR/VR pedagogy, and case analyses of digital business models. No awards or supervised students are documented.