Zainal Abidin Chia is a Research Engineer specialising in Virtual Reality (VR) and game development at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Since beginning his professional career in 2018, he has worked across research, game design, and software development, building interactive and immersive digital experiences. His background spans both academic research and industry practice. Prior to NTU, Zainal worked as a Game Designer and Developer at Game Reign Pte Ltd, co-founded Asian Salad Studio, and gained hands-on development experience as a Software Developer at AviationLearn. These roles gave him a strong foundation in designing, building, and shipping interactive systems across different contexts. What sets Zainal apart is his ability to bridge research and real-world execution. He combines technical depth with creative problem-solving, translating experimental ideas into practical, user-centred VR and game experiences. This balance makes him a strong collaborator for clients and teams working on immersive technologies, interactive learning, and experimental digital products.…Zainal Abidin Chia is a Research Engineer specialising in Virtual Reality (VR) and game development at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Since beginning his professional career in 2018, he has worked across research, game design, and software development, building interactive and immersive digital experiences. His background spans both academic research and industry practice. Prior to NTU, Zainal worked as a Game Designer and Developer at Game Reign Pte Ltd, co-founded Asian Salad Studio, and gained hands-on development experience as a Software Developer at AviationLearn. These roles gave him a strong foundation in designing, building, and shipping interactive systems across different contexts. What sets Zainal apart is his ability to bridge research and real-world execution. He combines technical depth with creative problem-solving, translating experimental ideas into practical, user-centred VR and game experiences. This balance makes him a strong collaborator for clients and teams working on immersive technologies, interactive learning, and experimental digital products.WWWW…