Dr. Dino Spagnoli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dino Spagnoli is an Associate Professor and Academic Coordinator for the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program at the University of Western Australia. He has a comprehensive background in chemistry, particularly in Computational Chemistry and Chemistry Education Research. Dino has coordinated multiple academic programs and has been involved in the supervision of several PhD students. His research interests include the self-efficacy of students in chemistry laboratories and the development of new technologies to enhance student learning experiences. Dino's work also involves studying the role of artificial intelligence in chemistry education and researching astrochemistry, with a focus on the surface composition of Titan, Saturn's moon. Additionally, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to education, including the Chemistry Education Division Medal from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and a Senior Fellowship award. Alongside teaching, he engages in various research projects, focusing on topics such as surface chemistry, adsorption phenomena, and learning technologies in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor/Academic Coordinator

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Coordinates the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program, develops curricula, and provides pastoral support.

Senior Lecturer/Coordinator

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Coordinated Year Studies in Chemistry Biochemistry.

Lecturer/Coordinator

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Coordinated Year Studies in Chemistry Biochemistry.

Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Supervised research projects and students.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

— Present

University of California, Berkeley LBNL • Berkeley, USA

Conducted research on various topics in chemistry.

PhD Candidate

— Present

University of Bath • Bath, UK

Conducted PhD research in Computational Chemistry.

Awards

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RACI Chemistry Education Division Medal

2024-09-12
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Wilf Ewers Citation

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Senior Fellow

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Faculty of Science Excellence in Coursework Teaching (Level 1)

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Exceptional Contribution Education Futures

Courses

CHEM1001-Properties Energetics CHEM1003-Introductory Chemistry CHEM2004-Chemistry Reactions GCRL1000-Global Challenges, Research Leadership

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.