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Professor Chris Rawson serves as Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Learning and Teaching in Curtin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. His roles span academic leadership, curriculum development, and institutional strategy across Curtin's campuses in Australia, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
His research focuses on ecotoxicology, particularly the effects of environmental contaminants on aquatic species like fish and invertebrates. Using biochemical markers, he investigates pollutant sources, ecological impacts, and management strategies for marine and freshwater systems. He has published extensively on topics including dredging mitigation, endocrine disruption in fish, and biomarker applications in ports.
In teaching, Rawson champions active learning and technology integration, implementing tools such as tablet-based fieldwork, GroupMap, and flipped classrooms. He has secured grants including the Teaching Excellence Development Fund (2014-2015) for innovative pedagogy. His memberships include the Australian Marine Science Association and SETAC.
Rawson's work bridges ecological research and educational innovation, emphasizing graduate employability through workplace-aligned assessments. His global academic leadership and interdisciplinary approach reflect his commitment to sustainable environmental management and transformative education.
