Dr. Thomas Biedermann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thomas Biedermann is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU) in the School of Cybernetics. His background in systems engineering informs his research into organizational design, focusing on the creation of safe, sustainable, and responsible systems. He employs cybernetics, visual arts, and play-centric embodied methods to support diverse groups in envisioning and acting towards hopeful futures. His research encompasses various contexts and scales, including a Sino-French joint research laboratory on hematology in Shanghai and engagements with the French embassies in the USA and Australia. Previously, he served as the inaugural manager of the 3AI Innovation Institute at ANU and as the program manager for the ANU-wide decarbonization program, Zero. Thomas combines his analytical systems engineering training with creativity, employ visual arts, and gameful design to support significant societal transformations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra

Senior Lecturer in the School of Cybernetics, focusing on the integration of systems engineering with creativity and sustainable practices.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.