Kourosh Dini

Dr. Kourosh Dini serves as an Education Specialist in the Department of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering (MPDE) at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Engineering. He joined Swinburne as full-time academic staff in 2014 after serving as sessional staff since 2006, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to the institution.

Dr. Dini holds a PhD in Business and Entrepreneurship (2009), a Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2005), and a Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching (2012), all from Swinburne University. His technical foundation includes a Master in Industrial Engineering (2000) and a Bachelor in Metallurgy Engineering (1989) from Iran's Sharif University of Technology.

His research focuses on the intersection of engineering education, technology management, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Dini has developed a robust publication record examining capstone projects, work-integrated learning, and entrepreneurial education in engineering contexts. His work frequently analyzes how industry engagement enhances academic learning, with particular attention to cross-disciplinary projects and assessment methods.

Dr. Dini has received multiple research grants including a STEM Education Grant ($5,000) in 2018 and collaboration on another STEM Education Grant ($3,000) in 2019. His 2015 Auto CRC Grant ($3,000) reflects his successful industry partnerships.

• STEM Education Grant ($5,000) - 2018
• STEM Education Grant ($3,000) - 2019
• Auto CRC Grant ($3,000) - 2015

He teaches undergraduate courses including Engineering Materials, Engineering Management, and Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Technologies, while his postgraduate instruction covers Technology Management and Professional Engineering Entrepreneurship. As a Swinburne representative to the South-East Melbourne Manufacturing Alliance (SEMMA), he strengthens university-industry connections within the educational sector.