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Dr. Ian Hesketh is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Queensland within the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry. With over 50 publications including books and journal articles, his work focuses on intersections between history, science, and religion in 19th-century Britain.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Okanagan University College
- Masters (Coursework), York University
- Doctor of Philosophy, York University
His research explores Darwinian Revolution narratives, Victorian physics through figures like John Tyndall, and Big History epistemology. Recent work examines how scientific concepts permeate cultural consciousness through media like The Conversation and academic monographs.
Key publications include the 2023 book A History of Big History and 2022 edited collection Imagining the Darwinian Revolution. His 2025 article in British Journal for the History of Science analyzes character assessment in Victorian botany through John Scott's experiments.
Scientific Awards:
- Australian Research Council Future Fellowship
As HDR Coordinator, he supervises projects like John Tyndall: Science and the State and has served as advisor for works on evolutionary ethics and medical history. Current research receives funding from international collaborations including the University of Birmingham's science-religion project.
