Nicole Ronald
BE(Hons), BSc, MEngSc (Melb), PhD (Eindhoven), GCLT (Swin)
BE(Hons), BSc, MEngSc (Melb), PhD (Eindhoven), GCLT (Swin)
I am an experienced teaching practitioner in computing and maths education and educational technology. I teach mobile software development, logic and discrete maths, complex systems engineering, spatial information programming, research methods and transport engineering. I am passionate about creating innovative learning experiences and continually evolving my units through new approaches to teaching, assessment, and student engagement.
Alongside my teaching, I have a long-standing interest in the future of transport and mobility. My research and industry projects have explored challenges in public and private transport, flexible transport systems, and logistics, using simulation, data analytics, and computational modelling. The insights and skills gained through this work continue to inform my teaching and software development practice.
I represent the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies as an AI Champion and AI Product Owner, working with academics and professional staff to identify and implement AI opportunities. I help align AI initiatives with organisational priorities, evaluate their potential impact, and support their successful and responsible adoption.
During 2025-26 I served as the Academic Director, Work-Integrated Learning in the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, until the role was merged into new Associate Dean roles. This leadership role involved supporting the delivery of placement units , the cohesive integration of work-integrated learning into the curriculum across the School, and developing relationships with industry partners. I chaired the School's CapEx capstone expo in semester 1 2026 and will continue in this role in semester 2 2026, when we combine with the School of Engineering.
Lecturer, Department of Computing Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia (profile)
Course director, Bachelor of Data Science
Major discipline coordinator, Data Science (Computer Science)
External roles:
Member of WIL Australia's Professional Learning sub-committee
I was previously an Honorary Fellow, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, University of Melbourne, Australia (find-an-expert profile) and the Academic Director, Work-Integrated Learning, School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology.
Currently studying for a Master of Education (Leadership and Learning) qualification at Deakin University
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