About
Professor Giselle Rampersad is Dean of Education in the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University, where she provides executive leadership for degree programs in engineering, computing, and science. She is also a Professor in Innovation and Co-Director of the Centre for Defence Engineering Research and Training.
Her educational background includes a PhD in Innovation and Technology Management from the University of Adelaide, an MSc in Internet Systems and E-Business from Durham University, and a BSc in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) from Flinders University.
- Research focuses on innovation management, digital transformation, and human factors in disruptive technologies.
- Key projects include the Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering and Digital Twin of a Shock Absorber.
Her research has been published in journals such as Technovation and JET-M, covering topics like autonomous vehicles, innovation networks, and cloud computing. Her work emphasizes cross-sector partnerships and practical applications in defence, manufacturing, and sustainability.
She has received personal and programmatic recognition, including the STEMM Educator of the Year 2021 and national Best Future Skills Provider awards (2024, 2025).
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