Peter C. O'Brien

Peter C. O'Brien is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice and the School of Education. His research explores the intersections of educational policy, teacher professionalism, and ethical-governmental practices through Foucauldian theoretical frameworks.

• Education: PhD by publication (2018, QUT)

Key research interests include:

• Educational policy and governance
• Ethical self-formation in professional practice
• Discourse analysis of educational reforms
• Technology's role in teacher identity

Recent publications analyze:

• Professional standards and their impact on teachers
• Emotional labor in educational settings
• Corporatization of public education
• Discursive negotiations of educational impact

His work frequently engages with Foucault's theories of power and self-regulation, examining how these manifest in contemporary educational practices and reforms.