About

Biography

Luke Ryan is an educator and researcher in the fields of STEM education and crustacean aquaculture. Previously, he has worked both as an Academic Advisor with Student support and an Academic Mentor with Buranga Centre at USC. Recently, he found his passion teaching into STEM in the Tertiary Preparation Pathway where he facilitates adult learner participation in undergraduate pathways in his role as Associate Lecturer within the school of Education and Tertiary Access.

Research areas

  • Ovarian maturation in the giant tiger prawn “Penaeus monodon”

Teaching areas

  • Aquaculture
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry

Fellowships

  • Associate Fellow with Advanced Higher Education

Organisational Affiliations

Centre for Bioinnovation

Associate Lecturer in Tertiary Access Studies, School of Education and Tertiary Access