Dr. Kim Blackmore

Biography

Associate Professor Kim Blackmore is a Senior Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Engineering, with a strong focus on distributed decentralized systems that support local action for the greater good across various domains. Kim's research particularly emphasizes the interplay between human, technological, and ecological systems within the context of higher education. Currently, she leads the education stream at the ANU Centre for Energy Systems (ACES), where she aims to translate energy systems research into impactful vocational and professional training to support the workforce needed for a decarbonized, net-zero energy sector. As a leader in educational innovation, Kim has embraced technology to enhance teaching and learning, serving as the convener of the Digital Learning Project at the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, where her team developed the world’s first bilingual MOOC. She has taught various subjects including Signals Systems, Communications Technologies, and Modelling Optimisation and has established a mentoring program for higher degree research students. Furthermore, Kim has been instrumental in educational initiatives aimed at engaging consumers and enhancing online training for renewable energy deployment in Southeast Asia. Her commitment to innovative educational practices continues to evolve through projects like the Virtuous Loop, a feedback platform designed to foster meaningful assessments.

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