Impact of Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) to Program and Policy
Impact of Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) to Program and Policy
Professor and Head
School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Creative Industries Education
and Social Justice
Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Professor Daniel (Dann) Gordon Mallet is a distinguished mathematician, educator, and academic leader currently serving as Professor of Mathematics and Professor of STEM Education at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, a Master of Education, and multiple qualifications in teaching and higher education. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, Professor Mallet has held numerous leadership roles, including Head of the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at QUT.
An internationally recognized expert in mathematics and STEM education, Professor Mallet has led multimillion-dollar education and international development projects, particularly in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. His contributions to teaching excellence have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Australian Awards for University Teaching Excellence and the QS Wharton Award. A prolific scholar, he has authored several textbooks, published numerous research papers, secured over $3 million in research and education funding, and supervised multiple doctoral and master's students to completion.
Professor Mallet continues to advance innovative approaches to mathematics education, teacher development, curriculum design, and STEM learning, fostering meaningful collaborations that strengthen educational systems and promote excellence in teaching and research.