Jhundon is a Learning Experiences Developer at the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL). Having recently completed his Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroimaging and Data Science (Computational Neuroscience) at the University of Birmingham, alongside a First-Class BSc in Computer Science—his work sits at the intersection of spatial computing, educational technology, and human behaviour. He is driven by a curiosity to understand how Extended Reality (XR) can be leveraged to build digital environments for academic research and to investigate the neurological and psychological impacts of immersive media.

Research and Academic Projects

• Master’s Dissertation: His research tackled cognitive overload in chaotic educational Social VR settings. He developed and analysed a system utilising a Simulated Annealing algorithm to keep each student’s view clear and optimised for objects of interest, without sacrificing social dynamics and peer presence.

• Bachelor’s Project: Previously, he focused on creating a framework to test eye-tracking within VR. He developed a simulation to measure data quality in 3D interception tasks, aiding the creation of inbuilt eye-tracking tests for the VR-Lab with an emphasis on accuracy and hardware performance.

• Professional Project: His ongoing aim at the CTL is to establish and refine frameworks that allow educators across the University to utilise XR technologies, delivering educational content that involves 3D environments and complex interactions to enhance student learning. As well as actively supporting the Immersive Teaching Laboratory to deliver content and assisting teaching.

Experiences

• Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL): Jhundon currently serves as a full-time Learning Experiences Developer, having transitioned from an EdTech Intern in 2025. In this role, he brings a programmer’s perspective to create educational resources used across STEM departments, integrating Extended Reality technologies directly into university teaching.

• VR Lab: Serving as a Research Assistant, he previously managed website maintenance and handled lab administration, with a main focus on code maintenance for the ARME project.

Jhundon’s broader interests span Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, Extended Realities, and Programming. He contributed to the academic community as a Senior Ambassador for the School of Computer Science and a PGT Student Ambassador for the College of Life and Environmental Sciences (LES). Within the student community, he has been a figure for the Virtual Reality Society (UBVR), where he supported the society as its Chair and Secretary, helping to develop resources and foster a collaborative environment for XR enthusiasts.

Contact: j.d.l.mendi@bham.ac.uk