Anthony Kadi

Anthony Kadi is a Senior Lecturer (Education Focused) and Director of Professional Practice at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in engineering education, particularly professional practice development for engineering students. He leads the Professional Engagement Program, a mandatory component of all undergraduate engineering degrees at the university.

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Master of Telecommunication Engineering (UTS)
• Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) from University of Sydney

Research focuses on professional competency development, curriculum design, and student engagement in engineering education. His work emphasizes connecting academic programs with industry needs through structured professional engagement activities. Recent publications analyze correlations between student reflections and academic performance, as well as program outcomes in professional competency formation.

Awards:

• Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the three-tier Professional Engagement Program (ENGP1000/2000/3000) and the Industry and Community Projects course (ENGG3800). He has developed innovative assessment frameworks linking professional activities to competency development.

His work centers on bridging theory and practice in engineering education, with ongoing contributions to curriculum modernization and industry-academia collaboration.