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Professor Richard John is a leader in STEM Education at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. He holds the position of Head of Chemistry and has previously served as Dean (Learning and Teaching) at Griffith Sciences Group. His roles include Project Lead for the Queensland STEM Education Network (QSEN), Griffith Science Education Alliance (GSEA), and Science on the GO! program. He has authored over 60 research publications, three chemistry textbooks, and co-created the Suzie the Scientist and Millie the Mathematician early reader series.
Education:
- BSc Hons 1st Class (University of Wollongong, 1988)
- PhD (University of Wollongong, 1992)
Research Interests: Focused on STEM education pathways, particularly for disadvantaged youth. Innovates in science outreach, curriculum development, and teacher training. Key areas include inquiry-based learning, educational partnerships, and translating research into practical educational tools. His work bridges chemistry, microbiology, and analytical chemistry with pedagogical innovation.
Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize educational resources for K-12 students, including textbooks and interactive e-books. Earlier work includes analytical chemistry methodologies for environmental monitoring and water quality analysis.
Awards:
- RACI Peter Fensham Medal (2020)
- Australia’s University Teacher of the Year (2019)
- Queensland Science Champion (2014)
- Multiple OLT Citations
Grants & Advising: Secured over $6.8M in funding for STEM initiatives. Supervised 7 PhD students. Leads programs like the Griffith Science Education Alliance and Queensland STEM Education Network, fostering partnerships between universities, schools, and industry.
Labs/Teams: Involved in the Australian Rivers Institute (2007–2018), and current leadership in QSEN and GSEA. Collaborates with organizations like the Smithsonian Institute and Queensland Department of Education.
