Nick Kelly

Dr. Nick Kelly is an Associate Professor of Design Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), based in the School of Design within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. He holds a PhD (University of Sydney) and a BDesComp(Hons) (University of Sydney). His research spans Design and Education, focusing on design cognition, metacognition in learning, and their intersections in pedagogy, learning technologies, and co-design methodologies. Current projects address teacher education, urban vertical schools, homelessness in older women, and the NARRES international study on teacher resilience.

He is a Chief Investigator in the Digital Media Research Centre and QUT Design Lab. Kelly has authored over 100 academic publications and led multiple grants. Notably, he was a 2018 Australian Endeavour Fellow at the University of Lleida, Spain, and co-authored Online Learning Networks for Pre-service and Early Career Teachers.

His research emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, including co-design approaches for professional learning and community empowerment. Key areas of focus include emotional well-being in teaching, generative AI in assessment, and biodiversity conservation through digital engagement.

• Education: PhD (University of Sydney), BDesComp(Hons) (University of Sydney)
• Awards: 2018 Australian Endeavour Fellowship
• Labs/Teams: Digital Media Research Centre, QUT Design Lab

Recent work highlights include frameworks for AI-driven assessment, emotional discourse in education, and design leadership in schools. His publications span design theory, educational psychology, and interdisciplinary methodologies.