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Domenico Caridi is an Associate Professor of Chemistry in the First Year College at Victoria University with over two decades of experience in chemistry education and research leadership. He spearheaded the successful implementation of block-mode chemistry curriculum for Years 1-2 undergraduate programs during 2018-2019 and pioneered innovative laboratory pedagogy for qualitative organic analysis and pharmaceutical testing.
His educational credentials include:
- BAppSc FIT
- BScHons LaTrobe
- PhD LaTrobe
- GradDipSecEd VicMelb
Caridi's research bridges educational innovation and analytical science. His educational scholarship focuses on pedagogy, curriculum design, and student learning within block-mode and laboratory environments, with current international collaborations examining STEM education models. His applied research centers on Analytical Chemistry and Separation Science, developing sensitive phytohormone detection methods for agricultural biostimulants and plant growth efficacy studies. This dual focus creates synergies between food chemistry analysis and pedagogical advancement.
Publication analysis reveals two dominant trajectories: chemistry education innovations (block-mode curriculum design and laboratory instruction) and analytical food chemistry (vitamin/phytochemical quantification). The educational works demonstrate expertise in restructuring STEM delivery, while the analytical publications showcase advanced chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques for complex matrices like milk, onions, and broccoli.
His recognition includes:
- Vice Chancellor’s Peak Award for Engagement (2012)
Caridi maintains an extensive supervision record with 1 current PhD and 1 MSc candidate, having previously guided 5 PhD, 1 MSc, and 30 Honours students while co-supervising 2 additional graduate researchers. His research is funded by significant grants including $1,034,112 in internal teaching/research grants (2006-2019), $398,000 in university engagement funding (2008-2017), and $158,000 from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments for analytical instrumentation projects.
He actively collaborates with international block-mode institutions on STEM education frameworks and leads agricultural chemistry initiatives developing phytohormone analysis protocols for biostimulant efficacy testing in plant systems.
