Suresh Krishnasamy

Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Agricultural Studies | Deputy Chair, School Teaching & Learning Committee | ACDA Steering Committee Member & 2026 ACDA T&L Awards Chair | Affiliate Academic, ITaLI | Senior Fellow (SFHEA)

I am an educator and researcher dedicated to transforming teaching and learning in higher education, with a focus on interdisciplinary agricultural studies, student engagement, and curriculum innovation. With a background spanning chemistry, biology and animal science, I integrate scientific perspectives to create authentic, applied learning experiences for students.

As Deputy Chair of the School Teaching & Learning Committee, I lead strategic initiatives that strengthen curriculum design, assessment practices, inclusive teaching, academic integrity, and student transition. I actively support colleagues in adopting evidence‑based pedagogies, co‑teaching models, and innovative approaches that enhance learning and teaching across the school.

Nationally, I contribute to sector-wide educational leadership through the Australasian Council of Deans of Agriculture (ACDA), serving on the Steering Committee and as the Incoming Chair of the ACDA Teaching & Learning Awards for 2026. In these roles, I help shape national conversations on agricultural education, celebrate excellence, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the discipline.

My research explores virtual field trips in agriculture, student–industry engagement, digital inclusion, and the role of technology‑enhanced learning in supporting diverse cohorts, including rural and remote learners. I have led and contributed to multiple teaching and learning grants that embed sustainability, digital tools, and real‑world applications into agricultural curricula.

As an Affiliate Academic with ITaLI, I contribute to educator development through workshops, SECaTS-informed consultations, peer coaching, and co‑teaching initiatives. I mentor early‑career educators in active learning, curriculum alignment, and evidence‑based teaching practices that promote student success.

My Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) focuses on co‑teaching effectiveness, assessment redesign, and improving student learning outcomes, informing both my practice and broader institutional enhancement efforts.

A Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), I have received commendations for teaching excellence and pedagogical leadership.

Research Interests

• Co‑teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Curriculum innovation and assessment redesign
• Digital inclusion and technology‑enhanced learning
• Virtual field trips and industry engagement in agricultural education
• Student transition and first‑year STEM experience
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)

I collaborate with university and industry partners to reimagine agricultural education, mentor the next generation of educators, and cultivate skilled professionals equipped to shape the future of the agricultural sector.