Praveena Chandra

Dr. Praveena Chandra is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Dalyell Program, focusing on interdisciplinary innovation and education. She holds an MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a PhD from the University of Sydney. Her expertise spans technology assessment, innovation management, and higher education pedagogy, with a background in nanotechnology and corporate R&D.

Education:

• PhD, University of Sydney
• MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts

Research Interests:

Dr. Chandra investigates how innovations emerge and are assessed, particularly in interdisciplinary contexts. Her work bridges technology management, educational strategies, and nanotechnology policy. Recent studies emphasize equitable assessment in interdisciplinary programs and knowledge network robustness.

Publications:

Her research spans 20+ years, with contributions to journals like Studies in Higher Education and Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Themes include innovation education frameworks, patent analysis, and energy harvesting technology valuation.

Labs/Teams:

Active within the Dalyell Program, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in innovation education.