Nicolene Lottering

Nicolene Lottering is an Associate Dean for Learning & Teaching at the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Australia. As a researcher and educator, she bridges forensic anthropology with innovative pedagogical approaches in medical education.

• Role: Associate Dean - Learning & Teaching
• Institution: Bond University, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

Research Interests:

• Forensic Anthropology: Specializes in age estimation using computed tomography (CT) scans, focusing on bone formation and ossification standards in subadults.
• Medical Education: Explores gamification and digital tools to enhance learner engagement and clinical skills training.
• Wellbeing in Academia: Investigates strategies to mitigate burnout through self-care frameworks.

Publication Trends: Her work spans forensic age assessment (knee ossification, cranial sutures, pubic symphysis) and educational innovation (gamification, formative assessments), with a strong emphasis on CT-based modeling and student-centered learning.