My Expertise
Palaeontology
Science Education / Science Communication
Fields of Research (FoR)
Primary education, Palaeontology (incl. palynology)Biography
Dr Lachlan Hart is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience across primary and tertiary education. Holding a PhD in Palaeontology, Lachlan combines scientific expertise with a passion for teaching, bringing a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to learning. Committed to innovation in education, Lachlan is interested in combining his two passions, palaeontology and education, to enhance student outcomes through evidence-based...view more
Dr Lachlan Hart is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience across primary and tertiary education. Holding a PhD in Palaeontology, Lachlan combines scientific expertise with a passion for teaching, bringing a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to learning. Committed to innovation in education, Lachlan is interested in combining his two passions, palaeontology and education, to enhance student outcomes through evidence-based practices.
My Grants
As sole scholarship/grant recipient:
University of New South Wales HDR Completion Scholarship - 2023-2024
University of New South Wales BEES-DRTG - 2023
University of New South Wales Development and Research Training Grant - 2023
Earth and Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Discretionary Funds - 2022
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Jackson School of Geosciences Travel Grant - 2022
University of New South Wales Development and Research Training Grant - 2022
University of New South Wales PANGEA ECR/HDR Grant Award - 2020
Australian Museum Research Institute Postgraduate Award - 2020
Australian Government Research Training Program - 2020-2023
UNE Keith and Dorothy Mackay Postgraduate Travelling Scholarship - 2018
As contributor:
Australian Museum Foundation Project title: Unearthing an Ancient Amphibian - 2024
Australian Synchrotron Beamtime (in-kind support) Project title: X-ray tomographic analysis of cranial fossils from a new polar Cretaceous relict temnospondyl amphibian (NMV P256484) and its hitherto last relative, Koolasuchus cleelandi (AS232/IMBL/19834) - 2023
My Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of New South Wales 2024
Master of Science (Research) University of New England (Armidale) 2019
Graduate Diploma in Science University of New England (Armidale) 2015
Graduate Certificate in Science University of New England (Armidale) 2013
Bachelor of Education (Primary) University of Western Sydney 2008
My Awards
University of New England Unit Commendation – Primary Mathematics 1: Numeracy - 2022
BEES Postgraduate Student Forum Outstanding Earth and Sustainability Science Presentation - 2021
UNE Postgraduate Conference Third Place Presentation - 2018
GSA NSW ESSS Best Presentation, Best Overall Contribution - 2017
3 Minute Thesis Asia Pacific Semi-Finalist, Cosmos Magazine Editors Choice - 2017
3 Minute Thesis UNE Winner, School of ERS Winner - 2017
My Research Activities
- Exploring the Benefits of Palaeontology for Education in Australia.
- Palaeobiology and Taxonomy of Australian Temnospondyl Amphibians
- Miocene Fauna of McGraths Flat
- Fossil Crocodyliforms
My Teaching
2025:
EDST1200: Foundations of Science in Education
EDST4002: Foundations of Primary School Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
EDST2112: Early Learning of Mathematics
Publications
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1994-797X