Jadranko Tuta | Educational Innovation in Science | Excellence in Innovation Award
Assist Prof Dr Jadranko Tuta, Croatian Military Academy, University of ZagrebMale, Croatia
Assistant Professor Dr. Jadranko Tuta (b. October 31, 1966, Zadar, Croatia) is a distinguished academic at the Croatian Military College “Dr. Franjo Tuđman,” specializing in Military Leadership, Management, and Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Sciences from the University of the North (2023), he has over 1,638 teaching hours and 10,000 specialist hours. His research focuses on new technologies, VR, AR, AI, and digital literacy. He leads projects like “Urban Warfare Training Module using VR” and has received the “International Teaching Excellence Award 2021/2022.” He has published seven scientific papers, with several indexed in WoSCC and Scopus. 🎓🌐📚
Publication profile
Education
Assistant Professor Dr. Jadranko Tuta, born October 31, 1966, in Zadar, Croatia, is a distinguished expert in information and communication sciences. With a Ph.D. from the University of the North (2023), he has a rich background in military logistics and teaching. Since 1991, Dr. Tuta has served in various capacities at the Croatian Military College “Dr. Franjo Tuđman,” delivering over 11,000 hours of instruction. His research focuses on virtual reality, AI, and digital communication. Notable projects include developing urban warfare training modules and integrating VR in education. He won the International Teaching Excellence Award 2021/2022. 📚🎖️🌐
Awards
International Teaching Excellence Award 2021/2022
Projects
Urban Warfare VR Training, Information Practices in Education, Active Learning with Augmented Reality
Research focus
Dr. J. Tuta’s research primarily focuses on the application of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) in educational and training contexts, particularly for cadets and military personnel. His work explores how AR/VR can enhance active learning, improve training outcomes, and evaluate terrain and logistical support through advanced simulations. Key topics include the integration of AR in education, the effectiveness of serious games for communication in VR training, and the impact of digital materials in e-education. His research also extends to the optimization of military transport networks and terrain analysis using GIS. 🌐📚🚀
Publication top notes
A conceptual model of agumented virtual and reality in cadet training
Serious Games-Communication Aspects of VR Cadet Training Information Model
Determination of terrain serviceability of military vehicles by GIS relief analysis
Information-communication significance of digital teaching materials in e-education
Primjena virtualne stvarnosti u vojnom okruženju
Procjena utjecaja aktivnog učenja korištenjem proširene stvarnosti na znanje kadeta
Utjecaj različitih oblika aktivnog učenja primjenom proširene stvarnosti na ishode učenja studenata