Rate My Professor Darren Bagnall

Macquarie University

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4.08/20/2025

Makes learning a joyful experience.

4.05/21/2025

Always positive and motivating in class.

5.03/31/2025

Encourages critical thinking and analysis.

4.02/27/2025

Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.

5.02/17/2025

Encourages critical thinking and analysis.

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Professor Darren Bagnall is the Dean of the School of Engineering in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University, appointed in August 2017. He previously held a position at UNSW Sydney from December 2013 to July 2017. Earlier in his career, he worked at institutions including the University of Southampton, University of Strathclyde, Tohoku University, and the University of Salford, where he developed his expertise in semiconductor devices, nanophotonics, and solar energy. As Dean, Bagnall has focused on establishing a progressive School of Engineering with innovative pedagogy and an inclusive culture. He has prioritized gender balance, successfully increasing the proportion of women among academic staff from 10% (3 out of 27) to 25% (10 out of 40) within 18 months of his arrival. Under his leadership, the School has advanced research in sustainable technologies, including contributions to the Smart Green Cities Research Centre and ARENA-funded projects on advanced solar cell production techniques such as microwave annealing.