Researcher Profiles
This page provides a brief introduction to some of our research-active staff and their areas of interest. Please see our publications page for research outputs.
Tim Gander
tim.gander@academy.ac.nz | |
Role | Postgraduate Director |
Qualifications | Master of Education PhD Candidate (USQ) |
Background / Experience | Secondary education, digital and collaborative learning |
Research Interests | AI in Education, Initial Teacher Education, Critical Pedagogy, Coaching, Social Justice, Agency |
ORCiD | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7388-3519 |
Dr Craig Hilton
craig.hilton@academy.ac.nz | |
Role | Lead Advisor |
Qualifications | PhD |
Background / Experience | Science biotechnology biomedical research art |
Research Interests | Art practice to facilitate public conversation about biotechnology and science |
ORCiD | https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5184-2185 |
Dr David Parsons
david.parsons@academy.ac.nz | |
Role | Research Director |
Qualifications | PhD Information Technology |
Background / Experience | Software development, higher education, technology enhanced learning |
Research Interests | Agile and Lean Methods, Digital Curricula, Mobile Learning, AI in Education |
ORCiD | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9815-036X |
Dr Hayley Sparks
hayley.sparks@academy.ac.nz | |
Role | Academic Director |
Qualifications | PhD Geography |
Background / Experience | Digital technology in education practice-based research how systems of privilege operate to shape the lived realities of children. |
Research Interests | Intersection of geography and education understanding relationships between people and place. Micro-credentials |
ORCiD | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6685-7280 |
Dr Herbert Thomas
herbert.thomas@academy.ac.nz | |
Role | MCE Programme Lead |
Qualifications | PhD |
Background / Experience | Technology-integrated education; leadership and management of technology-integrated education in secondary and tertiary institutions. |
Research Interests | Complexity in education critical pedagogy educational leadership in complex environments value-sensitive design in education. |
ORCiD | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3752-791X |