Noor Azwa Zulkarnain

Dr Noor Azwa Zulkarnain serves as an IAS Tutor at the College for First Nations, University of Southern Queensland, based at the Toowoomba Campus. Her position focuses on delivering specialized academic support to Indigenous students across undergraduate programs.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD, University of Southern Queensland
• Master of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Dr Zulkarnain's professional expertise lies at the intersection of Indigenous Education and Engineering pedagogy. She develops culturally responsive academic interventions that address systemic barriers while leveraging her technical background to strengthen STEM engagement among First Nations students. Her work emphasizes community-centered approaches to academic success.

As an IAS Tutor, she provides intensive subject-specific support, academic skills development, and culturally safe mentoring. The College for First Nations framework enables her to integrate traditional knowledge systems with contemporary educational practices, creating holistic support pathways for Indigenous students navigating higher education.