Kim Blackmore

Associate Professor Kim Blackmore is an academic at The Australian National University's School of Engineering, holding dual roles as a Research Fellow and Associate Professor. She specializes in systems engineering, decarbonization, and educational innovation. Her work bridges technical disciplines with pedagogical advancements, including leadership in MOOC development, curriculum reform, and interdisciplinary project-based learning.

Education: Kim holds a PhD, BSc, and Grad Dip Ed. Her research spans energy transition, systems thinking, and mobile ad hoc networks. She has led strategic projects such as the ANU Interactive Learning Project and the Engineering Hubs and Spokes initiative, fostering collaboration between institutions like ANU and the University of South Australia.

Research Interests: Current priorities include distributed energy systems, circular economy frameworks, and higher education's role in sustainability. Earlier work focused on machine learning and wireless communication networks. Her articles address curriculum design, capstone project methodologies, and transitioning from technical to educational research.

Advising & Grants: Supervises research students and contributed to the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program. Her leadership includes roles as Director of Learning and Teaching at ANU and UC, managing curriculum reviews and remote learning transitions during the pandemic. She developed logistical frameworks for problem-based learning and pioneered bilingual MOOCs.

Labs/Teams: Founded the ANU Educational Development Group and co-led the Engineering Hubs and Spokes project, emphasizing collaborative educational design. Her work integrates systems engineering principles into undergraduate curricula to address complex global challenges.