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Ben joined the University of Southampton in 2022 as an Associate Professor in Inclusive Education. Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University in Australia from 2015 to 2022. His academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from Deakin University (2015) and a Master of Education from Griffith University (2002). Ben's research interests revolve around inclusive education, critical disability studies, and co-design methodologies aimed at enhancing educational equity. He has published extensively on educational inclusion and related policies, focusing on competence standards, personalized support, and curriculum design. His methodology is rooted in critical disability perspectives, aiming to transform higher education practices by incorporating diverse approaches. Ben teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate modules related to inclusive education, emphasizing holistic scholarly development and student wellbeing. He actively supervises PhD students and is engaged in various research projects that address the intersection of policy, practice, and educational inclusion.
Deakin University • Australia
Developed and delivered programs focusing on inclusive education practices and policies.
University of Southampton • Southampton
Teaching and researching inclusive education within the Education School.