Vinesh Chandra

Associate Professor Vinesh Chandra holds a position at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the School of Education, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. His work focuses on STEM education, global education, and literacy initiatives in developing regions. He leads projects such as the SEE Project and SEE Library, which address rural literacy challenges in countries like Papua New Guinea and Fiji. Chandra has received prestigious awards, including the Wharton Gold Award and AAUT Citation, for his contributions to STEM education and teacher training. His research explores transformative learning, policy reform in Pacific Island education systems, and technology integration in classrooms.

Chandra holds a Doctor of Science Education from Curtin University, alongside master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of the South Pacific. His educational background aligns with his focus on bridging educational gaps through innovative pedagogical strategies. Key projects include the Australia Awards STEM Education course for PNG teachers and the development of the 'My STEM Workbook' series for primary students.

His awards and recognitions highlight contributions to international education, including the 2024 AAUT citation for 'Developing innovative STEM Education initiatives.' He leads the SEE Project, targeting print and digital literacy in remote schools, and co-authored influential books such as STEM Education in the Primary School: A Teacher's Toolkit, which received Education Publishing Australia awards. Chandra’s supervision spans doctoral and master’s research on topics like creativity in higher education and technology integration in Maldives classrooms.

Research projects funded include 'Digital Learning and Print Literacy: A Design Experiment' (2009), focusing on socio-economic challenges in education. His work emphasizes global collaboration, with projects in eight developing countries, and he actively engages in policy discussions around SDG4c (teacher professionalism).