Dann Mallet

Professor Dann Mallet is a mathematics and STEM education expert at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), serving as Head of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership since 2020. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from QUT and has expertise in both applied mathematics (focusing on tumor growth, Chlamydia dynamics, and mathematical biology) and STEM education innovation. His teaching excellence was recognized through the 2014 Australian Awards for University Teaching and his Senior Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy.

His research spans mathematical modeling of biological systems and educational strategies, including blended learning, transdisciplinary problem-solving, and competency alignment. Key projects include optimizing Chlamydia treatment protocols, modeling wound healing, and enhancing student engagement in engineering mathematics through technology integration. He has led initiatives in learning design, assessment frameworks, and work-integrated learning (WIL) networks.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, with recent works addressing STEM education reform and infectious disease modeling. Awards include the 2014 Teaching Excellence Award and Senior Fellow recognition. His leadership roles include Director of Learning & Teaching in QUT’s School of Mathematical Sciences and Academic Program Director for Mathematics, demonstrating his commitment to curriculum innovation and academic leadership.