NATIONAL TEACHERS' CONVENTION 2024:
SPEAKER'S PROFILE

Dr. Vinesh Chandra

I am an experienced and knowledgeable Associate Professor with a passion for creating and implementing engaging and effective STEM, Technology, Science, and Mathematics programs in early childhood, primary, and high school learning environments.

As an inspirational teacher and lecturer whose work is underpinned by extensive research and a 'real-world’ curriculum, I possess over 30 years of experience working in education (Australia and overseas), 14 of those within Queensland University of Technology in the areas of technology, STEM, and global education. As an associate professor, lecturer, teacher, and researcher, I have demonstrated an exceptional ability to produce work that is of high impact and high quality. The focus of my career has been to create engaging, meaningful, and stimulating learning experiences for students and improve the quality of their learning nationally and internationally.

Starting my career as a high school teacher in Fiji, I then moved to Australia and continued my teaching career, where I taught secondary students in the areas of math, science, and technology. Recognized for my innovative teaching ideas and the impact that I had on students, I quickly realized that teaching pre-service teachers could contribute more significantly to the teaching profession. Therefore, after completing more extensive studies, I entered the world of academia. Since this time, I have developed a reputation as a respected leader in academic circles in Australia and internationally. Having published research that has seen the creation of new knowledge that is of international and local significance, I have consistently demonstrated strong leadership and quality teaching while being dedicated to creating learning experiences and conducting research that is focused on having a real impact in this complex and diverse world.