Lecturer (Biology, Christian Studies) Qualifications PhD, Southern Cross University, 2006 MDiv, Trinity Theological College, 2018 BAppSc (Hons), Southern Cross University, 2001 Certificate in Ministry, Trinity Theological College, 2018 Contact Details Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Biography

In his work as a conservation ecologist, Jason has known the thrill of discovering and describing many new species. One he did not stumble upon was named after him! He also speaks some Japanese which has been an advantage on his many trips to Asia. Holding a PhD in Conservation Biology, he has contributed internationally through research and consultation. Although Jason began at Sheridan as a lecturer in the Faculty of Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Sciences, he shifted his priority towards the needs of one species in particular: Homo sapiens. Despite scientific progress and achievement, he came to realise that human beings are essentially broken people carrying various degrees of pain. This spurred him on to make a career change. After completing a Master of Divinity, together with a more practical Certificate in Ministry, Jason now encourages everyone to consider issues of spirituality. On campus, he teaches units on Christianity and heads up informal, small-group discussions – adding an expert layer of pastoral care. Off campus, he is involved in a church plant and reaching out to the homeless.

Teaching Areas

Biology
Christian Studies

Research

Research/Publications

Senior Lecturer (Information Systems) Qualifications PhD (Health Information Systems), Curtin University, 2006 Master of Biochemistry, University of Antwerp, 1999 Bachelor of Chemistry, University of Antwerp, 1997 Contact Details Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Biography

Maya has a multi-national, multi-lingual, and multi-disciplinary background. She was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ex-Yugoslavia) and completed her early education in Servo-Croatian. When the civil war broke out, she moved to Belgium and continued her studies in Flemish. The recipient of a national scholarship, she graduated with both a Bachelor of Chemistry and Master of Biochemistry from the University of Antwerp. She migrated to Australia in 1999 and began a career as a Medical Researcher at the Cancer Research Unit (University of Newcastle). In this role, Maya saw the potential of Information Technologies to advance studies of human diseases and got inspired to undertake a PhD (at Curtin University) related to this field. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Curtin, she worked on various research projects until 2012. Bethanie (a not-for-profit aged care provider) recruited her to work on a national health project which she did from 2012 to 2014, before joining the team at Sheridan. On campus, she has worked on governance, course development, an artificial photosynthesis research project, and lectures on Information Technology.

Teaching Areas

Business Analytics
Information Systems (Principles & Management)
Research Methods
Research Project

Research

Adjunct Lecturer (Geography) Qualifications PhD (Botany), University of the Witwatersrand, 2015 MSc (Geographic Information Systems), Curtin University, 2020? MSc (Botany), University of the Witwatersrand, 1994 BSc Honours (Botany - Plant Systematics), 1990 Contact Details Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Biography

Teaching Areas

Geography

Research