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Dean of Education

Professor Paul Chandler

Professor Chandler completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Education at Sydney University. In 1987, he began teaching science and mathematics in his community at Matraville High School in Sydney. A chance meeting outside UNSW led him to pursue a Master of Science in Psychology and PhD in Education. In 1992, he became the first academic from education to ever receive an Australian Research Council post- doctoral research fellowship. At UNSW, he built a reputation as innovative researcher, a very popular lecturer and strong advocate for Indigenous education. He chaired the review that led to the creation of Nura Gili (“place of light and fire”) at UNSW.
 
Professor Chandler completed two terms as Head of School of Education before being appointed Dean of Education at the University of Wollongong. Paul is regarded as an international expert in cognition and learning and has received numerous research and teaching awards.  He is currently the most cited educational researcher appointed at any Australian University. In 2008, at a National Press Club event, Professor Chandler was awarded as one of Australia’s ten most pre-eminent researchers.

Professor Chandler’s passion is working with young people and for 25 years, he has been heavily involved in improving outcomes for disadvantaged young people through an array of community driven projects and initiatives.

Paul lives at nearby Towradgi Beach with his partner Michelle and two children Tahnee (6) and Jed (4).