Jaya Kumar Karunagharan

Contact

• workRoom BA35 Blue
  Malaysia Campus
  Jalan Broga
  43500 Semenyih
  Selangor Darul Ehsan
  Malaysia
• work+6 (03) 8924 8332
• Jaya.Kumar@nottingham.edu.my

Biography

Jaya Kumar graduated from University Putra Malaysia with a BSc in Biotechnology and from University Kebangsaan Malaysia with an MSc in Genetics. He also has a Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers. Eventually, he pursued and completed a Postgraduate Certificate for Higher Education from the University of Nottingham Malaysia. Jaya also has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM), through which he studied the effects of stereotype threat on students within a classroom setting.

Jaya taught A Level, UNSW Foundation Year and AUSMAT Biology for 7 years prior to joining UNM in 2013 to teach Biology in the Foundation in Science. He was the Head of the Foundation in Science in UNM from 2019 to 2024.

Jaya Kumar is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology within the School of Psychology in UNM. He is also the UNM Director of the Nottingham Recognition Scheme and he has been appointed the Digital Learning Lead in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Jaya is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (now know as Advance HE) and an Associate with Advance HE reviewing direct applications for Fellowship. Externally, Jaya was also the pioneering Deputy Chair of the Malaysian Senior Fellows Working Group and eventually the Chair of the ASEAN Senior Fellows Working Group. He is currently the Co-Chair of the International Teaching and Learning Network. He is also a Professional Technologist with the Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT).

His interest in teaching and learning has also led to his involvement in the Teaching and Learning Observation College as an Associate and he is also a two-time Lord Dearing Award recipient.

Expertise Summary

Biology, Genetics, Stereotypes and Prejudice, Social Psychology, Stereotype Threat, Stereotype Inoculation, Role Model Effect, STEM Education, Underrepresentation in STEM, Cyberbullying, AI in Education

Teaching Summary

Previously taught on these courses in the Foundation in Science and School of Psychology:

• SCIFF005 Cells & Molecules
• SCIFF006 Ecology, Energy and the Environment
• SCIFF007 Genetics & Living Systems
• SCIFF022 Biomolecules & Genetics
• SCIFF012 Laboratory Practicals in Science
• SCIFF019 Academic and Professional Skills for Foundation
• C83SIP The Self and Intergroup Processes
• SCIFF024 Biology 1
• SCIFF025 Biology 2
• FNDSF015 Biology 2
• NAA1189 Students as Change Agents

Currently teaching on the following modules:

• PSGY1010 Cognitive Psychology 1
• PSGY1011 Biological Psychology
• PSGY1015 Practical Methods in Psychology 1
• PSGY3023 Research Projects

Research Summary

My research has involved or is currently covering the following:

Development of Augmented Reality Based Training to Enhance Future Representation of Females in STEM.

Development of Virtual Labs for Interactive Learning.

Innovation in STEM Education.

Cyberbullying and Underrepresentation of Women in eSports and Online Streaming.

Professionalising Teaching - Recognition and Peer Observations.

AI Governance and Transnational AI Policy.

AI and its Effect on Educational Outcomes.

AI-Assisted Reflective Practice.

Selected Publications

• ARVAREE, T., YAP, C. L., YAP, J. and KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2024. Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability: Investigating White Shrimp Growth via IOT-Monitored Water Quality In: 11th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 (ICFA 2024).
• ARVAREE, T., KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., CHIA, J., RAMAKRISHNAN, K., LI, M. Y. S., SIVAPALAN, S. and SELVARAJOO, A., 2024. Integrating STEM Education Approach Using Inquiry-Based Learning in Enhancing Higher Order Thinking Skills Among Foundation Students in UNM In: Conference of Pre-University Education 2024 (COPE24).
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2024. Malaysia’s Senior Fellows Network: connecting educators, cultivating excellence. Available at: <https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/malaysias-senior-fellows-network-connecting-educators-cultivating-excellence>
• SANZANA, M. R., ABDULRAZIC, M. O. M., WONG, J. Y., KARUNAGHARAN, J. K. and CHIA, J., 2024. Gamified virtual labs: Shifting from physical environments for low-risk interactive learning Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 16(1), 208-221

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• YAP, L. V., ISMAIL, A. M. H. and KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2026. The PEC-iT Pedagogical Framework for Large Classes: Pre-Sessional Provisions, Engagement and Consolidation of Learning by Incorporating Technology. MMU Press. (In Press.)
• SANZANA, M. R., ABDULRAZIC, M. O. M., WONG, J. Y., KARUNAGHARAN, J. K. and CHIA, J., 2024. Gamified virtual labs: Shifting from physical environments for low-risk interactive learning Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education. 16(1), 208-221
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2024. Malaysia’s Senior Fellows Network: connecting educators, cultivating excellence. Available at: <https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/malaysias-senior-fellows-network-connecting-educators-cultivating-excellence>
• ARVAREE, T., KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., CHIA, J., RAMAKRISHNAN, K., LI, M. Y. S., SIVAPALAN, S. and SELVARAJOO, A., 2024. Integrating STEM Education Approach Using Inquiry-Based Learning in Enhancing Higher Order Thinking Skills Among Foundation Students in UNM In: Conference of Pre-University Education 2024 (COPE24).
• ARVAREE, T., YAP, C. L., YAP, J. and KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2024. Enhancing Aquaculture Sustainability: Investigating White Shrimp Growth via IOT-Monitored Water Quality In: 11th International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 (ICFA 2024).
• TANJITPIYANOND, PORNTIDA, JETTEN, JOLANDA, PETERS, KIM, ASHOKKUMAR, ASHWINI, BARRY, OUMAR, BILLET, MATTHEW, BECKER, MAJA, BOOTH, ROBERT W., CASTRO, DIEGO, CHINCHILLA, JUANA, COSTANTINI, GIULIO, DEJONCKHEERE, EGON, DIMDINS, GIRTS, ERBAS, YASEMIN, ESPINOSA, AGUSTIN, FINCHILESCU, GILLIAN, GOMEZ, ANGEL, GONZALEZ, ROBERTO, GOTO, NOBUHIKO, HATANO, AYA, HARTWICH, LEA, JARUKASEMTHAWEE, SOMBOON, KARUNAGHARAN, JAYA KUMAR, NOVAK, LINDSAY M., KIM, JINSEOK P., KOHUT, MICHAL, LIU, YI, LOUGHNAN, STEVE, ONYISHI, IKE E., ONYISHI, CHARITY N., VARELA, MICAELA, PATTARA-ANGKOON, IRIS S., PEKER, MUJDE, PISITSUNGKAGARN, KULLAYA, RIZWAN, MUHAMMAD, SUH, EUNKOOK M., SWANN, WILLIAM, TONG, EDDIE M. W., TURNER, RHIANNON N., VANHASBROECK, NIELS, VAN LANGE, PAUL A. M., VAUCLAIR, CHRISTIN-MELANIE, VINOGRADOV, ALEXANDER, WACERA, GRACE, WANG, ZHECHEN, WIBISONO, SUSILO and YEUNG, VICTORIA WAI-LAN, 2023. A 32-society investigation of the influence of perceived economic inequality on social class stereotyping EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. 53(2), 367-382
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., YONG, S. T., KHIEW, P. S. and CHIA, J., 2023. Learning science via simulations: Evaluating the impact on student learning. In: T. BYROM and J. CAWKWELL, eds., The teaching and learning challenges of 21st-century higher education: Prioritising pedagogy Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
• YAP, C. L., KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., CHIA, J. K. L., LIAO, I. Y. and LEE, H. S., 2023. Developing augmented reality mobile app for learning nucleophilic substitution reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry: User perception and experience In: Proceedings of the 2023 4th International Conference on Education, Knowledge and Information Management (ICEKIM 2023). 1177-1185
• CAWKWELL, J., RAMOS, H., STORER-SMITH, A. and KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2023. Collaborative practices in pursuit of effective teaching In: University of Nottingham Teaching and Learning Conference 2023.
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K. and OWUAMALAM, C. K., 2022. The Impact of Role Models on “Spotlighted” Underrepresented Students in STEM. In: Malaysian Psychology Student Assembly (MAPSA).
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., RAMAKRISHNAN, K. and CHIA, J., 2021. Bridge the Student Evaluating Teacher tool and Student Evaluating Module tool with students’ performance at higher learning institutions in Malaysia. In: 13th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN21). 1386-1390
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2021. Collaborative community: Fellowship at its best! Available at: <https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/collaborative-community-fellowship-its-best>
• BRANDT, MARK J., KUPPENS, TOON, SPEARS, RUSSELL, ANDRIGHETTO, LUCA, AUTIN, FREDERIQUE, BABINCAK, PETER, BADEA, CONSTANTINA, BAE, JAECHANG, BATRUCH, ANATOLIA, BECKER, JULIA C., BOCIAN, KONRAD, BODROZA, BOJANA, BOURGUIGNON, DAVID, BUKOWSKI, MARCIN, BUTERA, FABRIZIO, BUTLER, SARAH E., CHRYSSOCHOOU, XENIA, CONWAY, PAUL, CRAWFORD, JARRET T., CROIZET, JEAN-CLAUDE, DE LEMUS, SOLEDAD, DEGNER, JULIANE, DRAGON, PIOTR, DURANTE, FEDERICA, EASTERBROOK, MATTHEW J., ESSIEN, INIOBONG, FORGAS, JOSEPH P., GONZALEZ, ROBERTO, GRAF, SYLVIE, HALAMA, PETER, HAN, GYUSEOG, HONG, RYAN Y., HOUDEK, PETR, IGOU, ERIC R., INBAR, YOEL, JETTEN, JOLANDA, JIMENEZ LEAL, WILLIAM, JIMENEZ-MOYA, GLORIA, KARUNAGHARAN, JAYA KUMAR, KENDE, ANNA, KORZH, MARIA, LAHAM, SIMON M., LAMMERS, JORIS, LIM, LI, MANSTEAD, ANTONY S. R., MEDEDOVIC, JANKO, MELTON, ZACHARY J., MOTYL, MATT, NTANI, SPYRIDOULA, OWUAMALAM, CHUMA KEVIN, PEKER, MUEJDE, PLATOW, MICHAEL J., PRIMS, J. P., REYNA, CHRISTINE, RUBIN, MARK, SAAB, RIM, SANKARAN, SINDHUJA, SHEPHERD, LEE, SIBLEY, CHRIS G., SOBKOW, AGATA, SPRUYT, BRAM, STROEBAEK, PERNILLE, SUEMER, NEBI, SWEETMAN, JOSEPH, TEIXEIRA, CATIA P., TOMA, CLAUDIA, UJHELYI, ADRIENN, VAN DER TOORN, JOJANNEKE, VAN HIEL, ALAIN, VASQUEZ-ECHEVERRIA, ALEJANDRO, VAZQUEZ, ALEXANDRA, VIANELLO, MICHELANGELO, VRANKA, MAREK, YZERBYT, VINCENT and ZIMMERMAN, JENNIFER L., 2020. Subjective status and perceived legitimacy across countries EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. 50(5), 921-942
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K. and OWUAMALAM, C. K., 2017. Do outgroup teachers enhance or diminish academic outcomes of stereotyped students relative to ingroup teachers? In: Malaysian International Psychology Conference 2017.
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K. and OWUAMALAM, C. K., 2017. Do outgroup teachers enhance or diminish academic outcomes of stereotyped students relative to ingroup teachers? In: 18th General Meeting of The European Association of Social Psychology. 130
• OWUAMALAM, C. K., WEERABANGSA, M. M.,, KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., and RUBIN, M., 2016. Chip on the shoulder? The hunchback heuristic predicts the attribution of anger to low status groups and calm to high status groups Cogent Psychology. 3(1), 1210998
• KARUNAGHARAN, J.K. and OWUAMALAM, C., 2015. West is best? Effects of race-based status and stereotypicality on anxiety and classroom participation of Malaysian science students. In: The Society of Australasian Social Psychologist 44th Annual Conference 2015.
• KARUNAGHARAN, J. K., 2015. Shedding light on the Stereotype Inoculation Model by infusing predictions from the Stereotype Content Model. In: the British Psychological Society Development Section and Social Section Annual Conference 2015.
• KARUNAGHARAN, J.K., GAN, S.R., PHANG, S.K.H., SATEL, J., RUBIN, M. and OWUAMALAM, C., 2014. Fact or fiction? An acoustic signalling and neuroimaging test of the hunchback hypothesis of emotional displays. In: The 5th International Neuroscience Symposium (INS'14).
• JAYA KUMAR KARUNAGHARAN, 2012. Helping students overcome the fear of making mistakes - A barrier to effective learning In: Proceedings of The 2nd Pre-University Conference. 1. 51-54
• JAYA KUMAR, K., CHOONG, C.Y., WICKNESWARI, R. and RAJA BARIZAN, R.S., 2005. A sex ratio survey of Calamus manan planted in a secondary forest In: Proceedings of Second Regional Symposium on Environment and Natural Resources. 2. 59-61
• JAYA KUMAR, K., CHOONG, C.Y., WICKNESWARI, R. and RAJA BARIZAN, R.S., 2005. Pembangunan penanda CAP bagi tiga gen pembungaan dalam Calamus manan In: Prosiding Kolokium Siswazah Kelima. 369-371
• JAYA, K.K., LATIP, M.A.A., CHOONG, C.Y. and WICKNESWARI, R., 2005. Characterisation of flowering gene FIL1 in Calamus manan In: Proceedings of the 6th National Congress on Genetics. 91-94