Andrew Martin

Andrew Martin is a Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), leading the Educational Psychology Research Group in the School of Education (Arts, Design & Architecture faculty). He holds an Honorary Research Fellowship at the University of Oxford's Department of Education. His expertise spans student motivation, engagement, learning, and achievement, with interdisciplinary research extending to sport, music, and workplace settings.

Education: BA (Hons) in Psychology, MEd (Hons) in Educational Psychology, PhD in Educational Psychology.

Research focuses on motivation theories, academic buoyancy, adaptability, and instructional strategies like Load Reduction Instruction (LRI). Key contributions include the Motivation and Engagement Wheel framework and the Academic Demands-Resources (ACD-R) model. His work bridges educational psychology with biopsychological and technological advancements, leveraging mobile technology and AI to enhance learning outcomes.

Publications span over 275 journal articles, 100+ book chapters, and 3 parent/teacher books. He has secured $7M+ in grants (ARC, NHMRC, international bodies) and supervised over 20 PhD students, earning multiple awards including Fellowships from APA, AERA, and the Australian College of Educational Psychologists.

• Awards: Raymond B. Cattell Early Career Award, Award of Distinction, Distinguished Scholar of NSW Institute for Educational Research.
• Grants: 12 ARC grants, 3 NHMRC grants, and international funding from European Commission/Spencer Foundation.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Educational Psychology Research Group and collaborates on biophysiological research via special journal issues.