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Sophie Karanicolas is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She serves as Assistant Dean for Learning and Teaching in the School of Dentistry and Academic Lead for Innovation and Staff Development. She is a member of the Adelaide Education Academy and facilitates the university's largest Flipped Classrooms Community of Practice. Additionally, she holds an Adjunct Associate Professor role in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.
- Research Focus: Student-centered pedagogies, flipped classrooms, technology-enhanced learning, and co-creation in education.
- Leadership: Chair of the national College of Oral Health Academics (COHA), Australian Dental Council Site Evaluation Team member, and co-leader of a national Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) flipped classroom project.
- Education Innovation: Co-developed the University of Adelaide's first MOOC: An Introduction to Essential Human Biology, and pioneered the Becoming an Effective Supervisor and Teacher (BEST) program for faculty development.
Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize flipped learning design, pandemic-era pedagogy, burnout prevention in academia, and co-creation frameworks. Earlier works focus on technology-enhanced learning tools, authentic assessment, and interprofessional education.
Scientific Recognition:
- Flipped Global Ambassador (Flipped Learning Global Initiative)
- National OLT project leadership on flipped classrooms
Academic Contributions: Mentorship of colleagues, curriculum development for flipped learning, and large-scale educational program evaluation. She actively collaborates with the Australian Dental Council and leads staff development initiatives.