Dr. Peter Kutnick

Biography

Professor Peter Kutnick is an Emeritus Professor specializing in psychology education at King's College London. His work primarily focuses on social psychology within educational contexts, aiming to enhance academic achievement in classrooms and to explore the influences of school-based engineering education on students’ STEM career expectations. He has been an Honorary Visiting Professor at various institutions, including the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests include social and interpersonal development in children, pedagogical theory, and the development and implementation of effective teaching strategies that engage with issues of moral development and group learning. Professor Kutnick's recent studies have assessed engineering education initiatives across Southeast Asia and the UK, utilizing large-scale data to inform best practices in education. His work has garnered external funding from various organizations, reflecting his significant contributions to advancing educational research. He has supervised numerous PhD students and has extensive experience collaborating on educational projects across the UK, Americas, and Far East.

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