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Professor Adam Bridgeman serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) at the University of Sydney, appointed in May 2018. He earned a BA in Chemistry from St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, a PGCE from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD in computational inorganic chemistry from Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge. Bridgeman previously held positions as Professor in the School of Chemistry, Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) in the Faculty of Science, Director of First-Year Studies in Chemistry, Director of Educational Innovation, and Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) from January to June 2022 at the University of Sydney.
His research interests include computational inorganic chemistry, chemical education, student engagement, educational technologies, and learning analytics. Key publications encompass 'The Mayer bond order as a tool in inorganic chemistry' (Journal of the Chemical Society, Dalton Transactions, 2001), 'Density functional study of the vibrational frequencies of α-Keggin heteropolyanions' (Chemical Physics, 2003), 'Elucidating negative thermal expansion in MOF-5' (The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2010), 'Data-driven personalization of student learning support in higher education' (2017), and 'The study, evaluation, and improvement of university student self-efficacy' (Studies in Higher Education, 2016). Bridgeman has received the 2015 Australian National Learning and Teaching Fellowship, four University of Sydney Vice-Chancellor Awards for Support of the Student Experience and Teaching Excellence, an Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award for Programs that Support Learning, and a Wharton-QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards Shortlist in 2014. In his leadership role, he drives enhancements to the student learning experience through collaborative and interactive teaching methods supported by technology.
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