Nadine Marcus

Associate Professor Nadine Marcus is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the College of Engineering, specifically affiliated with the Computer Science & Engineering department. She has been teaching since 2001, offering courses such as COMP3511, COMP9511, and COMP4511 in Human Computer Interaction.

• Research Focus: Educational technology, Cognitive Load Theory, Adaptive E-learning, and Human-Robot Interaction.
• Grants: Involved in grants like SEF L&T Grant, AOARD Grant, and Smartsparrow PhD project.

Educational Background: Holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Psychology from the University of Cape Town (1987), B.Sc. Honours in Experimental Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand (1988), and a Ph.D. in Education from UNSW (1998).

• Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes usability in software design and the importance of cognitive load theory in online learning.
• Supervision Interests: Adaptive eLearning, transient information effects, and Human Computer Interaction projects.

Her work bridges technology and pedagogy, aiming to enhance online education through empirical research and interdisciplinary collaboration.