Sitti Maesuri Patahuddin

Associate Professor Sitti Maesuri Patahuddin serves at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Education, specializing in STEM and Teacher Education. She earned her PhD from the University of Queensland (2009) and has held postdoctoral roles at prestigious institutions including the University of Witwatersrand and Charles Sturt University. Her research focuses on improving teacher professional development in mathematics education, emphasizing sustainable and scalable interventions.

• Education: S1 (Math Education, UNM Makassar), S2 (Math Education, UNESA Surabaya), PhD (University of Queensland)
• Key Projects: Led a $2M DFAT-funded initiative (2014–2018) to enhance mathematics education in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Secured ARC Discovery Grant (2023) for spatial interventions in mathematics learning.

Her work bridges Australian and Indonesian education systems through programs like the 'Bridging Continents' initiative for policymakers and 'Transcontinental Training' for teachers. Research interests include spatial reasoning, technology integration (e.g., generative AI), and women's leadership in education. She has published widely on pedagogical frameworks (e.g., ELPSA), teacher professional development, and assessment methodologies.

Over 800+ citations highlight her impactful contributions to mathematics education research. Current roles include Director of Indonesian Partnerships, advancing bilateral educational collaborations.