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Andrew Seen
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Andrew Seen
Head of Discipline, Chemistry
Room S.252 , Science
+61 3 6324 3829 (phone)
Associate Professor Andrew Seen is a PhD Chemistry graduate of the University of Tasmania and has worked in industry (Nyrstar and Ecka Granules Australia) as well as an extensive career in academia at both the Launceston and Hobart campuses of the University of Tasmania. In addition to research interests in solving applied chemistry problems, both in industrial chemistry and in environmental-analytical chemistry, Andrew has had a strong commitment to supporting and nurturing undergraduate students. Since the beginning of 2014 Andrew has served as the Associate Dean Learning and Teaching for the College of Sciences and Engineering.
Career summary
Qualifications
| Degree | Thesis Title | University | Country | Date of Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Investigation of the Perfluorinated Polymer Nafion as a Catalyst Support | University of Tasmania | Australia | 1992 |
| BSc (1st Class Hons) | X-ray Spectra of Carbon Containing Molecules | University of Tasmania | Australia | 1988 |
Memberships
Professional practice
Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Teaching
Environmental chemistry, Analytical chemistry
Teaching responsibility
View more on AssocProf Andrew Seen in WARP
Expertise
- Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
- Industrial Chemistry
Research Themes
Andrew's research interests include industrial, analytical and environmental chemistry projects. His main areas of interest are in the development and application of passive sampling devices for sampling contaminants in the environment, and understanding the sources, history and mobility of contaminants in the environment. Recent work includes establishing historical profiles of heavy metal pollution in the Derwent and Tamar estuaries through analysis of sediment cores, and development of passive samplers for metals and herbicides. Research activities involve collaboration with industry and government organisations, including Analytical Services Tasmania and NRM North / TEER program.
Current projects
Development of alternative diffusion layers and binding phases for passive sampling devices
Fields of Research
- Atmospheric composition, chemistry and processes (370104)
- Catalysis and mechanisms of reactions (340601)
- Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy (390113)
- Other chemical sciences (349999)
- Separation science (340109)
- Pollution and contamination (410599)
- Environmental management (410404)
- Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy (390109)
- Soil chemistry and soil carbon sequestration (excl. carbon sequestration science) (410604)
- Sedimentology (370509)
- Organometallic chemistry (340209)
- Learning sciences (390409)
- Analytical chemistry (340199)
- Analytical spectrometry (340101)
- Sociology and social studies of science and technology (441007)
- Continuing and community education (390301)
- Natural resource management (410406)
- Phycology (incl. marine grasses) (310801)
- Professional education and training (390305)
- Environmental assessment and monitoring (410402)
- Higher education (390303)
- Teacher education and professional development of educators (390307)
- History and philosophy of science (500204)
- Transition metal chemistry (340211)
- Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development (390102)
- Physical geography and environmental geoscience (370999)
- Wildlife and habitat management (410407)
- Chemical oceanography (370802)
- Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) (310305)
Research Objectives
- Expanding knowledge in the chemical sciences (280105)
- Other environmental management (189999)
- Measurement and assessment of estuarine water quality (180205)
- Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum (160301)
- Air quality (180101)
- Coastal and estuarine systems and management (180299)
- Expanding knowledge in the environmental sciences (280111)
- Teacher and instructor development (160303)
- Wood, wood products and paper (241799)
- Organic industrial chemicals (excl. resins, rubber and plastics) (240908)
- Inorganic industrial chemicals (240906)
- Measurement and assessment of freshwater quality (incl. physical and chemical conditions of water) (180306)
- Management of Antarctic and Southern Ocean environments (180499)
- Expanding knowledge in the physical sciences (280120)
- Assessment and management of terrestrial ecosystems (180601)
- Rehabilitation or conservation of coastal or estuarine environments (180206)
- Learner and learning (160199)
- Environmentally sustainable manufacturing activities (240699)
- Professional development and adult education (160104)
- Ceramics, glass and industrial mineral products (240399)
- Management, resources and leadership (160204)
- Natural hazards (190499)
- Basic metal products (240299)
- Pedagogy (160302)
- Other education and training (169999)
- Industrial chemicals and related products (240999)
- Measurement and assessment of marine water quality and condition (180505)
- Paints (240909)
- Workforce transition and employment (160206)
- Expanding knowledge in human society (280123)
- Expanding knowledge in education (280109)
- Policies and development (160205)
- Schools and learning environments (160299)
- Communication (130299)
- Antarctic and Southern Ocean oceanic processes (180402)
Publications
Total publications
44
Highlighted publications
(5 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Journal Article | Larner BL, Palmer AS, Seen AJ, Townsend AT, 'A comparison of an optimised sequential extraction procedure and dilute acid leaching of elements in anoxic sediments, including the effects of oxidation on sediment metal partitioning', Analytica Chimica Acta, 608, (2) pp. 147-157. ISSN 0003-2670 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2007.12.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 56Web of Science - 50 Co-authors: Larner BL; Palmer AS; Townsend AT | |
| 2006 | Journal Article | Jordan TB, Seen AJ, Jacobsen GE, 'Levoglucosan as an atmospheric tracer for woodsmoke', Atmospheric Environment, 40, (27) pp. 5316-5321. ISSN 1352-2310 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2006.03.023 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 123Web of Science - 120 Co-authors: Jordan TB | |
| 2006 | Journal Article | Larner BL, Seen AJ, Townsend AT, 'Comparative study of optimised BCR sequential extraction scheme and acid leaching of elements in the certified reference material NIST 2711', Analytica Chimica Acta, 556, (2) pp. 444-449. ISSN 0003-2670 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2005.09.058 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 106Web of Science - 85 Co-authors: Larner BL; Townsend AT | |
| 2005 | Journal Article | Jordan TB, Seen AJ, 'Effect of Airflow Setting on the Organic Composition of Woodheater Emissions', Environmental Science & Technology, 39, (10) pp. 3601-3610. ISSN 0013-936X (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es0487628 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 68Web of Science - 66 Co-authors: Jordan TB | |
| 2001 | Journal Article | Seen AJ, 'Nafion: an excellent support for metal-complex catalysts', Journal of Molecular Catalysis A-Chemical, 177, (1) pp. 105-112. ISSN 1381-1169 (2001) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1381-1169(01)00312-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 61 |
Journal Article
(22 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Hatisaru V, Oates G, Fraser S, Murphy C, Maher N, et al., 'A peer learning circle approach to professional learning: Promoting representational fluency', Australian Mathematics Education Journal, 2, (4) pp. 4-10. ISSN 2652-0176 (2020) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Hatisaru V; Oates G; Fraser S; Murphy C; Maher N; Holland B | |
| 2019 | Fraser S, Beswick K, Penson ME, Seen A, Whannell R, 'Cross faculty collaboration in the development of an integrated mathematics and science initial teacher education program', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 44, (7) pp. 1-17. ISSN 1835-517X (2019) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Fraser S; Beswick K; Penson ME | |
| 2016 | Seen A, Fraser S, Beswick K, Penson M, Whannell R, 'Marketing an alternate model for science and mathematics initial teacher education', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 41, (11) pp. 77-89. ISSN 0313-5373 (2016) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2016v41n11.6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 1 Co-authors: Fraser S; Beswick K; Penson M; Whannell R | |
| 2014 | Seen A, Bizeau O, Sadler L, Jordan T, Nichols D, 'Assessment of Envi-Carb™ as a passive sampler binding phase for acid herbicides without pH adjustment', Chemosphere, 103, (5) pp. 306-312. ISSN 0045-6535 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.11.075 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 7Web of Science - 7 Co-authors: Bizeau O; Jordan T; Nichols D | |
| 2012 | Townsend AT, Seen AJ, 'Historical lead isotope record of a sediment core from the Derwent River (Tasmania, Australia): A multiple source environment', The Science of The Total Environment, 424, (1) pp. 153-161. ISSN 0048-9697 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.02.011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 48Web of Science - 46 Co-authors: Townsend AT | |
| 2010 | McGifford RW, Seen AJ, Haddad PR, 'Direct colorimetric detection of copper(II) ions in sampling using diffusive gradients in thin-films', Analytica Chimica Acta, 662, (1) pp. 44-50. ISSN 0003-2670 (2010) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2009.12.041 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 13 Co-authors: McGifford RW; Haddad PR | |
| 2009 | Runcie JW, Townsend AT, Seen AJ, 'The application of lead isotope ratios in the Antarctic macroalga Iridaea cordata as a contaminant monitoring tool', Marine Pollution Bulletin , 58, (7) pp. 961-966. ISSN 0025-326X (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.03.010 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Townsend AT | |
| 2009 | Townsend AT, Snape I, Palmer AS, Seen AJ, 'Lead isotopic signatures in Antarctic marine sediment cores: A comparison between 1 M HCl partial extraction and HF total digestion pre-treatments for discerning anthropogenic inputs', The Science of The Total Environment, 408, (2) pp. 382 - 389. ISSN 0048-9697 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2009.10.014 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 29Web of Science - 26 Co-authors: Townsend AT; Palmer AS | |
| 2008 | Kenny JDJ, Seen AJ, Purser GJ, 'Supporting and resourcing secondary science teachers in rural and regional schools ', Teaching Science, 54, (3) pp. 19-24. ISSN 1449-6313 (2008) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Kenny JDJ; Purser GJ | |
| 2008 | Larner BL, Palmer AS, Seen AJ, Townsend AT, 'A comparison of an optimised sequential extraction procedure and dilute acid leaching of elements in anoxic sediments, including the effects of oxidation on sediment metal partitioning', Analytica Chimica Acta, 608, (2) pp. 147-157. ISSN 0003-2670 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2007.12.016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 56Web of Science - 50 Co-authors: Larner BL; Palmer AS; Townsend AT | |
| 2007 | Larner BL, Seen AJ, Palmer AS, Snape I, 'A study of metal and metalloid contaminant availability in Antarctic marine sediments', Chemosphere, 67, (10) pp. 1967-1974. ISSN 0045-6535 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.11.059 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 19Web of Science - 18 Co-authors: Larner BL; Palmer AS | |
| 2006 | Jordan TB, Seen AJ, Jacobsen GE, 'Levoglucosan as an atmospheric tracer for woodsmoke', Atmospheric Environment, 40, (27) pp. 5316-5321. ISSN 1352-2310 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2006.03.023 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 123Web of Science - 120 Co-authors: Jordan TB | |
| 2006 | Jordan TB, Seen AJ, Jacobsen GE, Gras JL, 'Radiocarbon determination of woodsmoke contribution to air particulate matter in Launceston, Tasmania', Atmospheric Environment, 40, (14) pp. 2575-2582. ISSN 1352-2310 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2005.12.024 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 24Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Jordan TB | |
| 2006 | Larner BL, Seen AJ, Snape I, 'Evaluation of diffusive gradients in thin film (DGT) samplers for measuring contaminants in the Antarctic marine environment', Chemosphere, 65, (5) pp. 811-820. ISSN 0045-6535 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.03.028 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 32Web of Science - 25 Co-authors: Larner BL | |
| 2006 | Larner BL, Seen AJ, Townsend AT, 'Comparative study of optimised BCR sequential extraction scheme and acid leaching of elements in the certified reference material NIST 2711', Analytica Chimica Acta, 556, (2) pp. 444-449. ISSN 0003-2670 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2005.09.058 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 106Web of Science - 85 Co-authors: Larner BL; Townsend AT | |
| 2005 | Jordan TB, Seen AJ, 'Effect of Airflow Setting on the Organic Composition of Woodheater Emissions', Environmental Science & Technology, 39, (10) pp. 3601-3610. ISSN 0013-936X (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/es0487628 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 68Web of Science - 66 Co-authors: Jordan TB | |
| 2005 | Larner BL, Seen AJ, 'Evaluation of paper-based diffusive gradients in thin film samplers for trace metal sampling', Analytica Chimica Acta, 539, (1-2) pp. 349-355. ISSN 0003-2670 (2005) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2005.03.007 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 39Web of Science - 34 Co-authors: Larner BL | |
| 2004 | Seen AJ, 'Alkene Isomerization Using a Solid Acid as Activator and Support for a Homogeneous Catalyst', Journal of Chemical Education, 81, (3) pp. 383-384. ISSN 0021-9584 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1021/ed081p383 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 5 | |
| 2004 | Seen AJ, Townsend AT, Atkinson BL, Ellison JC, Harrison J, et al., 'Determining the history and sources of contaminants in the Tamar Estuary, Tasmania, Australia, using 210Pb dating and stable Pb isotope analyses', Environmental Chemistry, 1, (1) pp. 49-54. ISSN 1448-2517 (2004) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/EN04011 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Townsend AT; Atkinson BL; Ellison JC | |
| 2001 | Seen AJ, 'Nafion: an excellent support for metal-complex catalysts', Journal of Molecular Catalysis A-Chemical, 177, (1) pp. 105-112. ISSN 1381-1169 (2001) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1381-1169(01)00312-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 61Web of Science - 61 | |
| 2000 | Seen AJ, Bellis JC, 'Fe3+ as a reoxidant for Nafion immobilised palladium(II) catalysts', Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 164, (1-2) pp. 91-96. ISSN 1381-1169 (2000) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1381-1169(00)00351-4 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2Web of Science - 2 | |
| 1999 | Seen AJ, Townsend AT, Bellis JC, Cavell KJ, 'Increased catalytic activity of cationic palladium(II) complexes on immobilisation in Nafion-H+', Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 149, (1-2) pp. 233-242. ISSN 1381-1169 (1999) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1016/S1381-1169(99)00180-6 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 11 Co-authors: Townsend AT; Cavell KJ |
Conference Publication
(11 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Acuna T, Powell S, Seen A, Herbert N, Haley S, et al., 'WIL in Science: Development of a generic unit for BSc students', Transforming Practice through Innovation and Partnerships, 7 December 2016, Launceston, Tasmania (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Acuna T; Powell S; Herbert N; Haley S; Kingsley R | |
| 2016 | Botwright Acuna T, Gehling R, Herbert N, Haley S, Powell S, et al., 'Developing a faculty wide WIL program for science', Proceedings of the 2016 Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME), 28-30 September 2016, University of Queensland, pp. 11-12. ISBN 978-0-9871834-5-3 (2016) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Botwright Acuna T; Gehling R; Herbert N; Haley S; Powell S; Kingsley R | |
| 2016 | Fraser S, Penson M, Seen A, Beswick K, Whannell R, 'Cross faculty collaboration in the development of an integrated mathematics and science pre-service teacher education program', Proceedings of the 4th International STEM in Education Conference, 26-28 October 2016, Beijing, China, pp. 49. (2016) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Fraser S; Penson M; Beswick K; Whannell R | |
| 2013 | Al Qasmi AM, Seen AJ, Bolch CJS, 'Triazine herbicides alter growth competition to promote cyanobacteria blooms', Abstract Book of the Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany, 27-29 November 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, pp. 17. (2013) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Bolch CJS | |
| 2009 | Swadling KM, MacLeod C, Townsend AT, Seen AJ, 'Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the food chain of the Derwent Estuary', Derwent Estuary Programme Science Symposium, 23-24 November 2009, Hobart (2009) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Swadling KM; MacLeod C; Townsend AT | |
| 2009 | Townsend AT, Snape I, Palmer AS, Seen AJ, 'Lead Isotope record of human impact in Antarctic coastal sediment cores: A comparison between 1M HCl partial extraction and HF total digestion sample pre-treatments', 8th International Sector Field ICP-MS Conference Abstracts, 14-16 September 2009, Ghent, Belgium, pp. 52. (2009) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Townsend AT; Palmer AS | |
| 2008 | Townsend AT, Snape I, Seen AJ, 'Environmental monitoring of coastal Antarctica for metal pollutants using magnetic sector ICP-MS', Third Asia-Pacific Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, 16 - 23 November 2008, Tsukuba, Japan, pp. 19. (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Townsend AT | |
| 2006 | Seen AJ, Townsend AT, 'The use of Pb isotope ratios determined by magnetic sector ICP-MS to elucidate Pb sources in Tasmanian river sediments', Second Asia-Pacific Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, 27 November - 2 December 2006, Bangkok, Thailand, pp. 77. (2006) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Townsend AT | |
| 2005 | Seen AJ, 'A stitch in time saves nine', Conference Information, 29 Nov - 2 Dec 2005, Hobart, pp. 2. (2005) [Conference Extract] | |
| 2004 | Seen AJ, Townsend AT, Atkinson B, Ellison JC, Harrison J, et al., 'Determining the History and Sources of Contaminants in Sediments in the Tamar Estuary, Tasmania, Australia, using 210Pb Dating and Stable Pb Isotope Analyses', Proceedings of Interact 2004, 4-8 July 2004, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, pp. 141. (2004) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Townsend AT; Ellison JC | |
| 1996 | Cavell KJ, Seen AJ, 'Clean chemical processing through ionomer immobilised catalysts', XVIIth International Conference on Organometallic Chemistry, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 85. (1996) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Cavell KJ |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Seen AJ, Stack KR, Roberts AS, 'Rapid Reaction Time for a New Aluminium Flake for ALC', Ecka Granules (2007) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Stack KR; Roberts AS | |
| 1996 | Seen AJ, Fritsche SD, O'Grady BV, 'Kinetics and mechanism of the reaction of aluminium in alkali solutions', Comalco, 3 (1996) [Consultants Report] Co-authors: O'Grady BV |
Entry
(2 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sheehan MR, Seen AJ, Ellison JC, 'BOX 2 - Industrial Pollution Legacy of Muddy Estuaries: A Case Study in Australia', Coasts and Estuaries: The Future, E Wolanski, JW Day, M Elliott & R Ramachandran (ed), Netherlands, pp. 14-15 (2019) [Entry] DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814003-1.00001-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 54 Co-authors: Sheehan MR; Ellison JC | |
| 2019 | Sheehan MR, Seen AJ, Ellison JC, 'BOX 2 - Industrial Pollution Legacy of Muddy Estuaries: A Case Study in Australia', Coasts and Estuaries: The Future, E Wolanski, JW Day, M Elliott & R Ramachandran (ed), Netherlands, pp. 14-15 (2019) [Entry] DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814003-1.00001-0 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 54 Co-authors: Sheehan MR; Ellison JC |
Other Public Output
(7 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Acuna TL, Seen AJ, Herbert N, Powell S, Gehling R, et al., 'Unifying WIL in Science at the University of Tasmania', WIL in Science: Leadership for WIL Final Report 2016, Australian Council of Deans of Science, pp. 29-31. (2016) [Government or Industry Research] Co-authors: Acuna TL; Herbert N; Powell S; Gehling R; Kingsley R; Haley S | |
| 2012 | Seen AJ, 'Launceston Flood Authority dredge spoil investigations', Launceston Flood Authority, University of Tasmania, Hobart (2012) [Government or Industry Research] | |
| 1996 | Finnegan DJ, Seen AJ, Stack KR, 'Novel Methods of Peroxide Bleaching', Chemistry of Pulp and Paper Making, Australian Newsprint Mills, Hobart, Australia, 1, 1/96 (1996) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Stack KR | |
| 1995 | Finnegan DJ, Seen AJ, Stack KR, 'Application of zeolites in peroxide bleaching', Solvay Interox, Hobart, Australia, 1-4, 1995 (1995) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Stack KR | |
| 1995 | Finnegan DJ, Seen AJ, Stack KR, 'Novel Methods in Peroxide Bleaching', Solvay Interox, Hobart, Australia, 1-4, 1995 (1995) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Stack KR | |
| 1995 | Fritsche SD, Seen AJ, O'Grady BV, 'Kinetics and mechanism of aluminium reaction in alkali solutions', Comalco, Hobart, Australia, 1-2, 1995 (1995) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: O'Grady BV | |
| 1995 | Fritsche SD, Seen AJ, O'Grady BV, 'Kinetics and mechanism of aluminium reaction in alkali solutions', Comalco, Hobart, Australia, 1-2, 1995 (1995) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: O'Grady BV |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
30
Total funding
$5,543,314
Projects
Investigating Academics Perspectives on STEM (2019)$7,439
- Description
- Investigating Academics Perspectives on STEM is funded by the University of Tasmania CALE Hothouse Program. The project aims to further the preliminary findings of individuals perceptions of STEM learning environments and extend the research to explore the impact of STEM educators understanding of STEM on students STEM learning outcomes. The project team will: (1) further pilot and develop a previous research instrument: Draw a STEM Learning Environment Test and its associated Rubric, and (2) use the instruments to examine perceptions of academics of STEM at UTAS.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($7,439)
- Scheme
- null
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Hatisaru V; Fraser SP; Fitzallen NE; Seen AJ
- Year
- 2019
Using the idea of multiple representations in mathematics and science classrooms (2019)$500
- Description
- Peer Learning Circles: Collaboration for Learning and Teaching Grant.Quality STEM education is touted as important to the nations productivity, and significant funding has been provided to education systems to enhance student learning in STEM. Effective STEM teaching practices provide opportunities for students to express concepts through multiple modes of representation to support concept development and deep learning. This PLC will review current teacher knowledge formulations in mathematics and science education including Shulmans Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), Ball and colleagues Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) and Rowland et al.s Knowledge Quartets to identify the space that we refer to as representational fluency. The PLC will enable members to reflect on their own understanding of the notion of representational fluency and how it pertains to STEM teaching, which will in turn inform their teaching practices. The process will provide a springboard for exploring how representational fluency, as part of teacher knowledge, predicts instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($500)
- Scheme
- null
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Hatisaru V; Fraser SP; Murphy C; Oates GN; Kenny JDJ; Seen AJ; Holland BR; Maher N
- Year
- 2019
What is knowable in science and elsewhere? A cross-disciplinary approach to distinguishing science from scientism. (2018)$10,455
- Description
- The ongoing public debate around anthropogenic climate change makes one thing clear: scientists can have a hard time getting their message across to the public. Various explanations have been given for the lack of public acceptance of the reality of anthropogenic climate change-from individual biases to manipulation of the media by those with vested interests. In this project, we will explore the hypothesis that: scientists have trouble communicating their findings to the public due to many members of the public having overly simplistic understandings of the nature of natural science. In particular, for example, we are interested in the apparently paradoxical idea that such resistance by the public can be the result of Scientism-an excessive or dogmatic belief in the power of scientific knowledge and techniques. Those who view science this way may hold scientific discussion to an unrealistically high standard, and when a theory inevitably falls short of this standard (e.g. when there is seen to be disagreement among experts on climate change), the theory is dismissed as unsettled or a result of bad science. Alternatively, scientific claims may be dismissed as presumptuous or arrogant.In this project a multidisciplinary team will:1.Provide epistemic insights through the exploration of what is knowable in science from a cross-disciplinary perspective.2.Gather baseline data about:(i) the extent to which academic staff teachers, and cohorts of students from across disciplines, understand the nature and process of science;(ii) any correlations between overly simplistic understandings of science and dismissive attitudes towards particular theories, and/or the scientific enterprise in general.This is a pilot for a larger study which will gather a larger data set, and test the effectiveness of one or more interventions that will be designed to aid in the development of a more sophisticated view of science.
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($10,455)
- Scheme
- Grant - CALE Hothouse Alignment Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Fraser SP; Chase JK; Coady DA; Corry RL; Parks MC; Konkes C; Wood G; Seen AJ
- Year
- 2018
Towards Educating Mathematics Professionals Encompassing Science and Technology (TEMPEST) (2014 - 2016)$1,738,070
- Description
- This project (TEMPEST) will provide teachers of mathematics K-12 including in the VET sector with: a collaboratively developed national framework for the creation, implementation, and evaluation of quality professional learning (PL); and quality PL resources addressing identified needs particularly related to the applications of mathematics in science, ICT (particularly informatics) and engineering (STEM disciplines).
- Funding
- Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources ($1,738,070)
- Scheme
- Grant-Aust Maths and Science Partnership Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Beswick K; Fraser SP; Callingham RA; Kilpatrick SI; Seen AJ; Muir T; Chick HL; Reaburn RL; Wells J; Fitzallen NE; Oates GN
- Period
- 2014 - 2016
Launceston Flood Authority Dredge Spoil Investigations (2013)$9,000
- Description
- This project aims to assess the effectiveness of liming and cultivation of dredged material as a means for neutralisation of acid sulfate soil acidity and immobilisation of metal contaminants. It is proposed that dewatered sediment be obtained from a section of the West Tamar dewatering ponds for laboratory ripening trials. Acid sulfate soil (ASS) and metal analyses (nitric acid extracted) will be undertaken on dewatered sediments prior to liming, with the ASS analyses determining the liming rates. Both surface sediment and sediment from near the bottom of the dewatering ponds (or as deep as can be obtained) will be sampled to provide sediments of different oxidation states. Laboratory ripening studies will consist of the addition of lime to a mass of dewatered sediment that is then maintained in a plastic tub over 8-10 weeks with weekly cultivation of the dewatered sediments. Control experiments (i.e. dewatered sediments without lime added) will also be run in parallel. pH, ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) and moisture content will be monitored weekly, whilst porewater metal concentrations will be monitored fortnightly. At the completion of the laboratory ripening studies (as determined by pH measurements and expected to be approximately after 8-10 weeks) pH, ORP, moisture content and porewater metal concentrations will be measured, along with ASS analyses. Resuspension tests will also be undertaken on the control and limed dewatered sediments to provide a more timely indication of the effectiveness of liming for neutralising generated acidity. These tests will involve the daily measurement of pH, ORP and dissolved metal concentrations over 5-10 days.
- Funding
- Launceston Flood Authority ($9,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Year
- 2013
Inspiring mathematics and science in teacher education (2013 - 2016)$2,200,000
- Description
- This project aims to: 1) identify ways in which interdisciplinary relationships between mathematics and science educators and mathematicians and scientists can develop and be maintained both within and between universities; 2) identify characteristics of initial teacher education programs that enhance the confidence and knowledge of pre-service teachers to teach mathematics and science; and 3) identify characteristics of successful science course innovations that increase the numbers of science graduates aspiring to teaching careers.
- Funding
- Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources ($2,200,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Beswick K; Fraser SP; Seen AJ; Hilder EF; Penesis I; Thomas GA
- Period
- 2013 - 2016
Evaluating and selecting STEM resources: capacity building for teachers in rural and regional schools (2013)$378,000
- Description
- The project aims to establish a sustainable model for building confidence and capacity of rural and regional primary and junior secondary teachers of science, technology and mathematics (STEM) through a teacher and expert jointly-developed framework for teacher analysis, critique, and evaluation of STEM resources.
- Funding
- Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources ($378,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Aust Maths and Science Partnership Program
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Kilpatrick SI; Fraser SP; Beswick K; Chin CKH; Fitzallen NE; Fluck AE; Penesis I; Leon de la Barra BA; Ranmuthugala SD; Seen AJ; Thomas GA; Harte DJ
- Year
- 2013
Launceston Flood Authority Dredge Spoil Investigations (2012)$8,550
- Funding
- Launceston Flood Authority ($8,550)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Year
- 2012
Novel Analytical Technologies Using High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry for the Rapid and Accurate Determination of Biologically-important Trace Elements in Seawater (2011)$19,500
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($19,500)
- Scheme
- Grant-Cross Theme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Bowie AR; Lannuzel D; Townsend AT; Seen AJ
- Year
- 2011
Developing a Report Card Process for the TEER Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program (2009)$20,000
- Funding
- Department of Agriculture ($20,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Natural Resource Management
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Gaston TF; Hewitt CL; Campbell ML; Seen AJ; Moltschaniwskyj NA
- Year
- 2009
Esk Catchment Sediment Source Chemical Fingerprinting Study (2009)$40,000
- Funding
- The Northern Tasmanian Natural Resource Management Assoc Inc. ($40,000)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ; Townsend AT
- Year
- 2009
Purchase of a State of the art High Resolution Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (2009)$250,000
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($250,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Linkage Infrastructure
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Canty AJ; Peterson GM; Nesterenko PN; Trull T; Carter CG; Crawford C; Bowie AR; Townsend AT; Seen AJ
- Year
- 2009
- Grant Reference
- LE0989539
Developing the TEER Ecosystem Health Monitoring Program Framework (2008 - 2009)$29,949
- Funding
- Department of Agriculture ($29,949)
- Scheme
- Grant-Natural Resource Management
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Gaston TF; Seen AJ; Campbell ML; Moltschaniwskyj NA; Hewitt CL
- Period
- 2008 - 2009
Ecka Granules - Specialist Advice Consultancy (2007 - 2008)$20,400
- Funding
- Ecka GranulesAustralia ($20,400)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Period
- 2007 - 2008
Rapid Reaction Time - New Aluminium Flake for Aerated Light Weight Concrete (2006 - 2007)$205,000
- Funding
- Ecka GranulesAustralia ($205,000)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ; Lewis TW; Stack KR
- Period
- 2006 - 2007
The Use of Pb Isotope Ratios for Tracing Anthropogenic Pb in Benthic Macroalgae Near Casey Station (2006)$7,392
- Funding
- Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($7,392)
- Scheme
- Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
- Administered By
- University of Technology Sydney
- Research Team
- Runcie J; Seen AJ; Townsend AT
- Year
- 2006
Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) methodology for Selective and Spatially Discriminating Binding of Metal Ions (2005 - 2007)$69,851
- Funding
- Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($69,851)
- Scheme
- Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Haddad PR; Seen AJ
- Period
- 2005 - 2007
Engagement of UTAS Professional Services to Support the AAD Human Impacts Research Program (2005 - 2012)$273,319
- Funding
- Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($273,319)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Haddad PR; Palmer AS; Seen AJ; Riddle M
- Period
- 2005 - 2012
Application of Lead Isotope Ratios for Identifying and Quantifying Lead Inputs in a Complex Marine Environment with Multiple Inputs (2005)$7,980
- Funding
- Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering ($7,980)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ; McMinn A; Townsend AT; Snape I; Butler ECV
- Year
- 2005
Human Impacts Collaborative Project SEEN-1: Development and Application of DGT Devices for Passive Sampling of Contaminated Waters in the Antarctic Environment (2004 - 2005)$46,744
- Funding
- Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($46,744)
- Scheme
- Grant-Human Impacts Research Programme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Period
- 2004 - 2005
Development and Application of DGT Devices for Passive Sampling of Contaminated Waters in the Antarctic Environment (2003 - 2005)$15,654
- Funding
- Department of Environment and Energy (Cwth) ($15,654)
- Scheme
- Grant-Australian Antarctic Science
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Period
- 2003 - 2005
Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Large-scale Eradication of Rice Grass from the Tamar Estuary, Tasmania (2002 - 2004)$82,635
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($67,635)
- Scheme
- Grant-Linkage APA(I)
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Ellison JC; Seen AJ
- Period
- 2002 - 2004
- Grant Reference
- LP0214145
A Source Apportionment Analysis Of The Contribution Of Wood Heater Emissions To Launceston Air Pollution (2002)$10,000
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($10,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Year
- 2002
Quantification of the Contribution of Fossil Fuel and Biomass Combustion to Air Pollution Using Radiocarbon Analyses (2002 - 2004)$23,467
- Funding
- Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering ($23,467)
- Scheme
- Scholarship-Postgraduate Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Period
- 2002 - 2004
Leaching of Alkali from Soda-Lime Glass (2001 - 2003)$9,120
- Funding
- Tasmanian Silica Pty Ltd ($9,120)
- Scheme
- Consultancy
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Period
- 2001 - 2003
A Study of Historical Trends in Heavy Levels in the Tamar Estuary Through Heavy Metal Analysis and Geochronology of Sediment Cores (2001)$6,150
- Funding
- Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering ($6,150)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Year
- 2001
Reconstruction of Sediment History in the Tamar Estuary (2000)$12,000
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($12,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Small
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Ellison JC; Seen AJ
- Year
- 2000
Encapsulation of metal-complex catalysts within zeolite cages (1996)$23,000
- Funding
- Australian Research Council ($23,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Small
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Cavell KJ; Seen AJ
- Year
- 1996
Development of highly selective olefin oligomerization catalysts by encapsulating metal-complex catalysts within zeolite cages (1995)$16,000
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($16,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-School of Science & Technology
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ
- Year
- 1995
The application of membrane supported catalysts in chemical synthesis (1994)$3,139
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($3,139)
- Scheme
- Grant-Collaborative
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Seen AJ; Cavell KJ
- Year
- 1994
Research Supervision
Current
1
Completed
8
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | The Power and Limits of Science: Exploring learners construction of knowledge in a science classroom in a developing country | 2019 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Masters | Quaternary Erosion Agents, Holocene Landscapes and Tamar Estuary Siltation, Tasmania Candidate: Deborah Lee Hunter | 2017 |
| PhD | The Relative Effects of the Herbicide Atrazine on Selected Microalgae Candidate: Adil Mohamed Khalfan Al Qasmi | 2013 |
| PhD | Development and Characterisation of a Colorimetric Binding Phase for the Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films Technique Candidate: Russell William McGifford | 2011 |
| PhD | Assessment of the Potential Impacts of the Large-scale Eradication of Spartina anglica from the Tamar Estuary, Tasmania Candidate: Matthew Russell Sheehan | 2008 |
| PhD | The Electrospinning of Blended Polyaniline Nano-fibres and their Application in an Ion-Selective Electrode Candidate: Nathan James Newman | 2007 |
| PhD | Application of an in situ Passive Sampling Technique for Assessment of Contaminants in the Antarctic Environment Candidate: Bronwyn Lesley Larner | 2006 |
| PhD | Investigation of the Composition and Methods for Apportioning Woodsmoke to Air Pollution in Launceston Candidate: Timothy Bain Jordan | 2005 |
| PhD | Studying the mechanistic reactions of hydrocarbons over combinations of catalysts, such as zeolites and metal ores Candidate: Zainurlis Zainuddin | 1996 |