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    • Dr El Sayed Abd-Elaal

      I have a Ph.D. in structural engineering (Modelling of thunderstorm for Application on Extended Structural Systems). M.Sc. in structural engineering (Major: Design Aids for Steel Structures According to Egyptian-Codes of Practice).



      I also use social geography to consider how journalists can better report complex, ongoing conflicts. I am working on a project trying to find 'glocal' frames of reportage which connect local realities with global discourses. I also use social geography to consider how journalists can better report complex, ongoing conflicts. I am working on a project trying to find 'glocal' frames of reportage which connect local realities with global discourses. 
       I am very keen to take on honours, masters and PhD students, especially if your project involves practice-based research. My first book Borderland: Decolonizing the words of war was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. Previously I worked in print and radio as a reporter, presenter and deputy editor in Sydney, Dubbo and London. 
      I then ran my own entrepreneurial journalism website focusing on inspirational stories of social enterprise, while travelling from Cairo to Cape Town by public transport.



      Dr Abdullatif Lacina Diaby

      Dr Abdullatif Lacina Diaby is an Online Course Facilitator with UniSA Online. He works with academic staff within STEM Unit to support the development and delivery of curriculum for Online Engineering Degree. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Mines and Technology, Ghana, and University of South Australia, respectively.



      With 15 years of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering (overseas and Australia) in both Face-to-Face and Online environment, his passion for teaching has deepened whilst standing him in good stead to better facilitate and deliver high quality, outstanding online learning experience for students. 
      He is also actively engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and his core discipline research. 

      Dr Shokry Abdelaal

      I am a seasoned regenerative design, architecture, and construction expert with over 25 years of distinguished experience in academic leadership, teaching, and architectural design. Since obtaining my PhD in Architecture in 2009, I have developed a comprehensive background in design, architecture, and construction education technology, holding prominent academic positions across three continents, including at the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide.



      In my current capacity as an online program facilitator at STEM-UniSA Online, I focus on the strategic development and delivery of innovative, digitally enriched programs and courses in construction management, as well as programs that address information technology and data analytics. My role is not only to facilitate learning but also to lead initiatives that integrate cutting-edge educational practices. 
      My professional journey is characterised by a commitment to extensive practice and industry-based research in regenerative architecture and environmental psychology. I have been instrumental in delivering nationally significant and award-winning projects in the medical and higher education sectors, serving as an Architect, Senior Designer, and Manager at a leading architectural firm from 2003 to 2011. 
      My research is dedicated to advancing the principles of higher education strategies, especially within the online learning environment. Also, My discipline research focuses on regenerative design in the context of healthcare and higher education environments. I take pride in my numerous highly cited publications in top-tier journals within this discipline, which contribute to the ongoing discourse and development of sustainable architectural practices.



      Ms Liz Smith

      Elizabeth (Liz) Smith graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Adelaide University in 2000. She has worked in the plastics manufacturing industry and as a research and consulting engineer with the Turbulence, Energy and Combustion Group based at the University of Adelaide. She joined the University of South Australia in 2006 and is a Senior Lecturer and previous Program Director in Engineering with the UniSA STEM Unit.

      Liz coordinates the first year engineering course ENGG 1003 Sustainable Engineering Practice. She also coordinates the final year civil engineering course ENGG 3005 Industrial Experience N and Masters course ENGG 5030 Engineering Masters Industrial Experience. 
      Her research interests are focused around engineering education, professional skills development and curriculum design and mapping. Liz has received numerous awards for her teaching including a national citation for ‘outstanding contributions to student learning’ by the Commonwealth Government’s Office in the area of Learning and Teaching (OLT) for her work in developing inclusive teamwork skills in engineering.

      Mrs Amanda Janssen

      Amanda is a recognised expert in academic integrity. For over four years I have worked at UniSA, where I provide comprehensive leadership in all aspects of academic integrity. My role encompasses ensuring that this is embedded in curriculum development and assessment design.

      In addition, to my work at UniSA, I lead academic integrity initiatives for the new Adelaide University. This involves guiding the development of procedures and systems for academic integrity, as well as leading the development of resources for both students and staff across the whole institution. 
      My extensive experience includes planning, leading, and implementing strategies to ensure that both students and staff uphold the highest standard of academic integrity.

       

       
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