Santhamma James

Santhamma James is a Senior Lecturer in Biosciences at the Australian Catholic University, affiliated with the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Health Sciences. Her role focuses on research and education in health-related disciplines, particularly addressing student learning and academic transition challenges in nursing, midwifery, and biosciences.

Her research interests span Health Sciences Education, Nursing and Midwifery Education, Learning Styles, Biosciences, Public Health, and Paediatrics. She has explored how learning preferences evolve in first-year nursing and midwifery students, the effectiveness of online science modules for university transition, and the co-morbidities between obesity and asthma in school-aged children. Her work emphasizes improving pedagogical strategies and understanding student readiness in health-related fields.

Over the years, her articles have focused on both educational pedagogy and public health research. Recent work, such as the 2023 study on biology students' preconceptions about cell membranes, highlights her ongoing commitment to enhancing science education. Earlier studies from 2011 to 2015 consistently examined learning styles and preferences in nursing and midwifery students, using frameworks like Kolb’s Learning Style Inventory and the VARK model. The 2013 paper on obesity and asthma in school entrants underscores her interest in childhood health comorbidities, reflecting a broader public health perspective.

There are no scientific awards listed for Santhamma James. Her research outputs have garnered 849 total views since 2020, with a focus on collaborative contributions to education and health sciences. Santhamma James has no listed advisees or grants associated with her current profile, but her research outputs include both journal articles and conference papers, demonstrating a commitment to interdisciplinary work.