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Dr. Grant Cooper is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Curtin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Office of the Provost. His research focuses on intersections between science education and digital technologies, including AI, virtual reality, and equity issues. He critically examines surveillance capitalism, digital ethics, and how emerging technologies can perpetuate inequities. His work also addresses STEM education barriers related to cultural, social, and economic capital. Cooper has secured nearly $300,000 in research funding and his work is widely cited, with 1,909 total citations (h-index=13). He serves as Associate Editor of Research in Science Education and on the editorial board of Journal of Science Education and Technology.
His research explores transhumanist concepts like Homo Digitalis and Homo Deus, emphasizing equitable learning environments. He has co-authored studies on First Nations science education, climate change impacts in Bhutanese schools, and AI's role in pedagogy. Cooper has supervised 2 completed PhDs and currently guides 3 more. His media engagements include features in ABC Radio, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Science Daily, focusing on underrepresented STEM students.
Key areas of contribution include educational technology ethics, inclusive curriculum design, and Bourdieusian analyses of educational capital. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy recommendations to address systemic inequities in education.
