Associate Lecturer
Overview
Suresh is an educator with a passion for the teaching and learning of sciences in higher education (particularly chemistry). His academic pursuits saw him centred in chemistry with both a Master and Bachelor of Science, focusing in analytical and synthetic inorganic chemistry respectively. Armed with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (Chemistry and Physics), Suresh is also currently pursuing his PhD in Higher Education at Lancaster University.
At UQ, Suresh is an associate lecturer (curriculum and eDesign) with the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences where he plays a key role in supporting the teaching and learning needs of colleagues and students. He also partakes in educational research along with curriculum and program design activities at SAFS. He is particularly interested in the transition of first year students from high school and other avenues into undergraduate education.
After teaching GCE A Level chemistry at the college level for three years in Singapore, Suresh spent two years in an eLearning company immersing himself in the business of educational technology. Since then, he has had the opportunity to be employed in two public universities, including Nanyang Technological University, and was fortunate to be at the forefront of both their Technology-enhanced Learning initiatives. In his capacity as a learning designer, he has worked with numerous faculty members from across various disciplines, bringing an expertise in educational technology and teaching and learning, to redesign their courses for better engagement and maximise their employment of online learning.
Research Interests
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Teaching and Learning in Agriculture Education
online learning, blended learning, educational technology, -
Pedadogy in Undergraduate Education - Science
Team-based learning, virtual field trips, technology-enhance learning -
Transitioning 1st Year Students
bridging concepts, feedback practices, motivations
Qualifications
- Masters (Coursework), National University of Singapore
- Postgraduate Diploma, Nanyang Technological University
Publications
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Conference Publication: Leveraging technology for animal physiology practicals
Krishnasamy, Suresh and Narayan, Edward (2023). Leveraging technology for animal physiology practicals. 2023 ASCILITE Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 3-6 December 2023. Tugun, QLD Australia: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. doi: 10.14742/apubs.2023.556
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Journal Article: Developing virtual field trips for agriculture
Krishnasamy, Suresh, Smith, Millicent R., Narayan, Edward, Abdul Aziz, Ammar and Hoffman, Eleanor W. (2023). Developing virtual field trips for agriculture. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 31 (3), 3-19. doi: 10.30722/ijisme.31.03.001
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Journal Article: Leveraging Technology for Animal Anatomy Practicals
Krishnasamy, Suresh and Narayan, Edward (2023). Leveraging Technology for Animal Anatomy Practicals. Distance Education, 45 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/01587919.2023.2209028
Grants
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Proximal and remote sensing for low-cost soil carbon stock estimation
(2023–2025) Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Supervision
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Study of the attitudes and motivation of dairy farm owners and stock-handlers to training that targets their attitudes and behaviours towards handling and working with dairy cows
Master Philosophy
Available Projects
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Differing Perception of SAPD and Assessment Adjustments
There are increasing number of students enrolled in Higher Education requiring SAPD plans for an equitable learning experience. Research into the learning needs of individuals have found that each individual has vastly differing needs. However, it has also been observed that universities adopt a cookie cutter approach towards assessment adjustments. A hypothesis is that this is due to differing perceptions (between academic staff and students) of SAPDs, what they mean, what they involve and possibly what students require. This project seeks to bridge that understanding.
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The Influence of Prior Experience on Student Outcomes
Specialised programs such as the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences have a vast enrolment of students having significant prior knowledge and expertise. These can potentially be both a boon and a bane to their learning and could potentially have an influence on their outcomes. This project aims to better understand the influence of student prior experience on their outcomes.
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Virtual Field Trips in Agriculture
This project looks to develop virtual field trip resources to engage students in experiential learning activities. The virtual field trip resources are to cover a range of agricultural disciplines.
Publications
Journal Article
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Developing virtual field trips for agriculture
Krishnasamy, Suresh, Smith, Millicent R., Narayan, Edward, Abdul Aziz, Ammar and Hoffman, Eleanor W. (2023). Developing virtual field trips for agriculture. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 31 (3), 3-19. doi: 10.30722/ijisme.31.03.001
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Leveraging Technology for Animal Anatomy Practicals
Krishnasamy, Suresh and Narayan, Edward (2023). Leveraging Technology for Animal Anatomy Practicals. Distance Education, 45 (1), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/01587919.2023.2209028
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Lo, Chi Ngai, Abdelkader, Tarek, Choi, Yik Ming, Goff, Anthony James, Suresh, Krishnasamy, Carpio, Guiller Augustin Cea and Soon, Benjamin (2021). Teaching physiotherapy students physical examination skills by using photogrammetry: a randomized control trial of 3- versus 2-dimensional images. Simulation in Healthcare, Publish Ahead of Print. doi: 10.1097/sih.0000000000000576
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Gunari, Parag, Krishnasamy, Suresh, Bai, Shi-Qiang and Hor, T. S. Andy (2010). Crystallographic identification of an unusual homoleptic palladium citrate [Na(OH2)(6)]center dot{[Na-3(OH2)(8)](3)[NaPd3(C6H4O7)(3)](2)}center dot(H2O) stabilised by intermetallic aggregation with sodium and heavy hydration. Dalton Transactions, 39 (40), 9462-9464. doi: 10.1039/c0dt00273a
Conference Publication
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Leveraging technology for animal physiology practicals
Krishnasamy, Suresh and Narayan, Edward (2023). Leveraging technology for animal physiology practicals. 2023 ASCILITE Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand, 3-6 December 2023. Tugun, QLD Australia: Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. doi: 10.14742/apubs.2023.556
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Developing virtual field trips for Agriculture
Suresh Krishnasamy, Smith, Millicent R., Narayan, Edward, Abdul Aziz, Ammar and Hoffman, Eleanor W. (2022). Developing virtual field trips for Agriculture. The Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education, Perth, WA Australia, 28-30 September 2022. Sydney, Australia: The University of Sydney.
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Horse welfare and mental state during equine assisted interventions in Australia
Hancock, Amanda, Narayan, Edward, Driscoll, Carlie and Krishnasamy, Suresh (2021). Horse welfare and mental state during equine assisted interventions in Australia. Recent advances in animal welfare science VIII Virtual UFAW Animal Welfare Conference, United Kingdom, 29-30 June 2021.
Other Outputs
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Narayan, Edward, Gaughan, John, McNeill, David, Krishnasamy, Suresh, Tilbrook, Alan and Hoffman, Louw (2021). Researching the sustainable traceability of ruminant livestock production In Vietnam. 2020 ACIAR Launch Workshop. 21-22nd January, 2021. Online Zoom Event. Technical Report for ACIAR. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.
Grants (Administered at UQ)
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Proximal and remote sensing for low-cost soil carbon stock estimation
(2023–2025) Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
PhD and MPhil Supervision
Current Supervision
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Study of the attitudes and motivation of dairy farm owners and stock-handlers to training that targets their attitudes and behaviours towards handling and working with dairy cows
Master Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
Possible Research Projects
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
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Differing Perception of SAPD and Assessment Adjustments
There are increasing number of students enrolled in Higher Education requiring SAPD plans for an equitable learning experience. Research into the learning needs of individuals have found that each individual has vastly differing needs. However, it has also been observed that universities adopt a cookie cutter approach towards assessment adjustments. A hypothesis is that this is due to differing perceptions (between academic staff and students) of SAPDs, what they mean, what they involve and possibly what students require. This project seeks to bridge that understanding.
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The Influence of Prior Experience on Student Outcomes
Specialised programs such as the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences have a vast enrolment of students having significant prior knowledge and expertise. These can potentially be both a boon and a bane to their learning and could potentially have an influence on their outcomes. This project aims to better understand the influence of student prior experience on their outcomes.
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Virtual Field Trips in Agriculture
This project looks to develop virtual field trip resources to engage students in experiential learning activities. The virtual field trip resources are to cover a range of agricultural disciplines.
