Andrew James Martin

Scientia Professor Andrew James Martin leads the Educational Psychology Research Group at UNSW's School of Education and holds an Honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford. He specializes in student motivation, engagement, and learning, with interdisciplinary research extending to sport, music, and work. His work bridges educational and developmental psychology, yielding over 300 journal articles and significant grants exceeding $7 million. He has supervised over 20 PhD students and received multiple awards, including global citations rankings and fellowships from international organizations.

Education:

• BA (Hons) in Psychology (University of Sydney)
• MEd (Hons) in Educational Psychology
• PhD in Educational Psychology

Research Interests: Focuses on student motivation, engagement, achievement, teacher well-being, and learning disabilities. His work explores psychological mechanisms in educational settings, integrating theory and practice to improve learning outcomes.

Awards and Recognition:

• Top 25 global scholar in Education (Elsevier/Stanford, 2020-2024)
• Top 5 in Learning Disability research (ScholarGPS, 2024)
• Multiple editorial roles, including Consulting Editor at Psychological Review and Journal of Educational Psychology

Grants and Supervision: Secured over $7 million in grants from ARC, NHMRC, and international bodies. Recognized for doctoral supervision with awards in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2023.

Labs and Teams: Leads the Educational Psychology Research Group, fostering collaborative research in motivation and learning.