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Assoc Prof Christopher Love is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science (Bioscience Department). He specializes in biochemistry and science education, focusing on innovative teaching methods such as Students as Partners (SaP) approaches. His research emphasizes curriculum co-creation, assessment design, and technology-enhanced learning strategies. He holds several prestigious awards, including the Australian Award for University Teaching (2022) and multiple Learning and Teaching Citations. Love has supervised research projects in molecular biology, including work on chickpea resistance genes. He leads program directorships for multiple science-related degrees and contributes to Griffith's Institute for Drug Discovery. His work bridges education and research, promoting student engagement and academic integrity through innovative pedagogical frameworks.
- Professional Roles: Associate Professor, Program Director (Bachelor of Science programs), Member of Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery
- Awards: Australian Award for University Teaching, Senior Fellowships in Higher Education, Multiple PVC/Griffith Teaching Awards
Research interests span molecular biology, biotechnology, and neuroscience, with notable contributions to hyaluronic acid production and Parkinsonism-related genetic mutations. His educational work focuses on democratizing curriculum design through student partnerships, enhancing engagement via digital tools, and fostering self-regulated learning strategies.
Grants include leadership in projects such as 'Co-developing future-focused curriculum literacy with students-as-researchers' (2021–2022) and foundational research on protein interactions and bacterial biology. His interdisciplinary approach integrates structural biology, biochemistry, and education innovation to address both scientific and pedagogical challenges.