About
Thomas Corbin is a Research Fellow at Deakin University's Center for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE), focusing on the intersection of Generative AI and educational assessment. He previously served as a Lecturer at Macquarie University's Philosophy Department (2022–2024). His work addresses assessment validity, AI ethics in academia, and grade inflation debates.
- Current: Research Fellow, Deakin University (2024–present)
- Previous: Lecturer, Macquarie University (2022–2024)
Research Themes
Corbin's research explores structural changes to assessment design in the AI era, advocating for tasks that embed validity rather than rely on compliance. He also investigates grade inflation through standards-based assessment reforms and student performance dynamics.
Recent Publications
- 2025: Structural AI assessment frameworks
- 2024: Generative AI's impact on university reading
- 2022: Boethius' ethical frameworks and Victorian cicada biodiversity studies
Collaborations
Active in interdisciplinary projects, Corbin collaborates with scholars like Danny Liu (University of Sydney) and Phillip Dawson (Deakin University) on AI policy, and with M. Stendera and A. Gillett on ECR experiences in philosophy.
