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Wong ChangiView profile

Lecturer

• Endophyte Microbiology
• Bioactive Natural Products
• Microplastic
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Dr. Wong Changi is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, Swinburne Sarawak, appointed in January 2025. He earned his B.Sc. in Biotechnology (2012), M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2015), and Ph.D. in Biology (2021) from the same institution. Prior to his current role, he served as a postdoctoral fellow and part-time lecturer, conducting research on environmental biogeochemistry and microplastic pollution. His research spans several interconnected domains: Endophyte Microbiology : Investigating microbial interactions in tropical plants Environmental Biogeochemistry : Focusing on pollutant dynamics Bioactive Natural Products : Exploring medicinal compounds Microplastic Research : Analyzing pollution impacts in ASEAN waterways Plant Tissue Culture : Developing propagation techniques for Nepenthes species His publication record (2018-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on environmental biotechnology, with recent work emphasizing microplastic pollution assessment, bioremediation protocols, and ecological metabolomics. Research frequently addresses ASEAN-specific environmental challenges through multidisciplinary approaches. Awards and recognitions include: First Prize, 10th International Bornean Frog Race (Photography, 2023) Bronze Award, Malaysia Technology Expo (Game Design, 2021) Silver Medal, Innovation Technology Expo (Game Design, 2019)

Sally BakerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Refugee Education
• Higher Education Equity
• Language Policy
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Sally Baker is a Senior Lecturer of Language and Literacies in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. She serves as the Education focal point in the Forced Migration Research Network (FMRN@UNSW) and chairs the Refugee Education Special Interest Group. Her research explores issues of equity in higher education, with specific focus on refugee education, higher education equity and language policy, educational experiences of students from culturally and linguistically diverse migrant and refugee backgrounds, academic language and literacies, transitions, methodological and ethical issues with research in 'fragile contexts', and qualitative longitudinal research. She has developed expertise in navigating ethical considerations when conducting research with vulnerable populations. Dr. Baker's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on refugee education pathways, equity in higher education, and the challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse students. Her work spans multiple disciplines including education policy, social justice, refugee studies, and language education, with particular emphasis on Australian contexts while maintaining international relevance. She frequently collaborates with researchers across Australian institutions and internationally. Invited speaker at Refugee Alternatives conference at UNSW (2017) Recipient of Visiting Fellowship at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2017) Featured Symposium representative at British Educational Research Association conference (2017) Dr. Baker has secured significant research funding including projects with the NSW Department of Education and the National Centre for Student Equity in Higher Education, focusing on equity initiatives, university responses to enhancing equity in post-COVID landscapes, and opportunities and challenges for CALDMR students in online learning environments. She collaborates on the Australian Refugee Integration Research Database (ARRID) and leads projects examining parents' expectations, oracy in schools, and HyFlex teaching impacts on equity. She is actively engaged with the Forced Migration Research Network at UNSW, the Kaldor Centre Emerging Scholars Network, and serves as Chair of the Refugee Education Special Interest Group, demonstrating strong commitment to community engagement and knowledge translation in her field.

• Food Science
• Foodomics
• Biomarker Discovery
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Sung-Tong Chin is a Lecturer in Food Science at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, based at the Food Innovation Precinct WA. He coordinates core courses including FSN 601 Food Chemistry and FSN 607/608/609 in the Master of Food Science program. His academic qualifications include: Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry, Monash University (2013) Master of Research in Food Processing and Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2006) Dr. Chin specializes in foodomics and metabolomics , with research centered on biomarker discovery, food authentication, and bioactive compound characterization using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry and multidimensional separation. His current work develops comprehensive bioactive marker databases to create next-generation functional foods that enhance human health while ensuring quality standards through encapsulation technologies. With over 50 publications and $350K+ in secured funding, he has collaborated with the Australian National Phenome Centre, Imperial College London, and Monash University. His industry partnerships focus on food quality, human metabolomics, and translating research into practical applications for Australian food innovation. Based at Murdoch's Food Innovation Precinct WA, he leads interdisciplinary research teams advancing food science through cutting-edge analytical platforms and industry-academia partnerships.

• Neurorehabilitation
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Research Databases Development
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Dr. Peter Stubbs is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Technology Sydney's Graduate School of Health, where he also serves as Higher Degree Research Coordinator. With extensive international experience across multiple healthcare systems, he contributes significantly to both clinical practice and academic research in rehabilitation sciences. Dr. Stubbs completed his BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Auckland University (New Zealand) in 2005, followed by a Master of Physiotherapy from Sydney University (Australia) in 2008, and a PhD in Neurorehabilitation and Clinical Neurophysiology from Aalborg University (Denmark) in 2011. His academic journey includes post-doctoral research at Neuroscience Research Australia and Hammel Neurorehabilitation Centre in Denmark. His research spans multiple domains including neurorehabilitation (particularly acquired brain injury), development of research databases to improve patient outcomes, and application of emerging technologies like Virtual Reality, Blood Flow Restriction, and Robotics in rehabilitation. He also conducts meta-epidemiological research focusing on abstract spin, trial pre-registration, and systematic review quality. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses across musculoskeletal conditions, stroke rehabilitation, and emerging technologies in rehabilitation. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of collaboration across international institutions and interdisciplinary teams. Dr. Stubbs actively supervises Masters and PhD students and teaches courses including Sub-acute Rehabilitation (96084), Professional Practice (96081), and research design courses. His teaching approach integrates his diverse international experiences from working in India, Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, and Denmark.

• Development of abstraction and spatial reasoning abilities
• Gender disparity in STEM
• Inquiry-based learning
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Dr Milorad Cerovac serves as a Lecturer in Pedagogy and Education Futures within the School of Education at La Trobe University, Australia. With a background as a registered teacher across Mathematics, Physics, Software Development and Systems Engineering, he bridges industry experience with academic work to develop authentic problem-based learning approaches for pre-service and in-service teachers. His educational background includes: Doctor of Philosophy (Education), Swinburne University of Technology Master of Science (Astronomy), Swinburne University of Technology Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), Monash University Bachelor of Science (Honours), Monash University Registered Teacher certification (Victorian Institute of Teaching, 2004-present) Cerovac's research focuses on cognitive development in technology education, particularly examining how students' abstraction and spatial reasoning abilities progress with age within Technologies curricula. His work extends to gender disparity in STEM fields, inquiry-based learning methodologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in classroom settings. He actively contributes to national curriculum development through his work with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority on Digital Technologies and Applied Computing frameworks. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on gender-inclusive technology education, spatial reasoning development, and practical implementation of computational thinking across K-12 settings. His work consistently connects cognitive theory with classroom application, particularly through robotics programs and problem-based learning frameworks. Cerovac directs significant professional development efforts, having presented numerous workshops for educators on Digital Technologies, Design and Technologies, and Physics both nationally and internationally. His research program includes the current Managing the double-edged sword project funded through the Award for Inclusion Research Program (2023-2024), which investigates generative AI frameworks for female inclusion in K-16 schools. As co-founder and lead mentor of the RoboCats (a school-girl-only robotics team participating in FIRST Robotics Competition from 2014-2020), he maintains active involvement with the FIRST LEGO League program in Victoria. His 17-year prior career as a Software Developer and Database Specialist informs his emphasis on real-world problem-based learning activities shared with teacher education students.