DrAmara Atif

My research seeks to generate impact beyond scholarly publications by advancing educational innovation, informing institutional practice, supporting educator capability, and improving student success. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, competitive research funding, research translation, open education, and sector leadership, my work contributes to the responsible adoption of emerging technologies in higher education.

Research Leadership:

• Director, iDEAS Research Hub
• Full Member, Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS)
• Research leadership across Human-Centred AI, Learning Analytics, and Educational Innovation

Research Funding:

• 2026 UTS Social Impact Grant (CI, $10,000)
• 2026 UTS CREDS Research Sprint Grant-Project 1 (CI, $7,000)
• 2026 UTS CREDS Research Sprint Grant-Project 2 (CI, $6,600)
• 2026 CSIRO ON Prime Team Performance Bonus ($4,500)
• 2025-2024 ACDICT L&T Grant (CI, $15,000)
• 2025 UTS CREDS Research Sprint Grant (CI, $7,000)
• 2025 UTS FFYE (First and Further Year Experience) Grant (CI, $5,000)
• 2024 CSIRO ON Prime Team Performance Bonus ($5,000)
• 2024 Erasmus+ Mobility Grant - Poznan University of Technology, Poland (€ 2,480)

Policy and Sector Impact:

My research contributes to policy and sector-wide conversations on the responsible adoption and governance of emerging technologies, particularly across higher education and AI. Its reach beyond academia is demonstrated through translation and dissemination across national and international policy, media and sector platforms, including The Conversation (Editor’s Choice), Times Higher Education, Campus Review, ABC News, The Policymaker and AARE EduResearch Matters.