DrAndrei Herdean

Lecturer

Discipline of Molecular Biotechnology

TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

As a Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney since 2019, I have played a significant role in both delivering and enhancing the educational offerings in the Faculty of Science. I have lectured in key courses such as Environmental Biotechnology and Bioreactors and Bioprocessing, where I not only provided comprehensive lectures but also spearheaded the development of laboratory practicals that integrate current industry practices and advanced technologies.

I have coordinated the Advanced Research Projects course, managing both spring and autumn sessions. My coordination efforts included overseeing curriculum updates, enhancing student assessments, and providing strong mentorship and support to both students and faculty. This role enabled me to significantly improve student engagement and learning outcomes.

In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I have been actively involved in committee work, notably as a member of the Life Sciences Honours Committee. Here, I led efforts to modernize the student evaluation process, which streamlined assessments and enhanced the educational standards of the Honours program. My commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the practical, student-centered approach I bring to both my classroom teaching and committee engagements.

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Quantifying Phenotypic Plasticity
    16 May 2024
    Lead supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Development of algal growing conditions for fucoxanthin production
    1 Apr 2024
    Joint supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Comparative Study of Morphological, Photophysiological, and Transcriptomic Responses to Varied Light Spectra in Two Filamentous Cyanobacteria from the Nostocales Order
    1 Jan 2024
    Joint supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    The effects of managed translocation on corals thermal performance across various biogeochemical niches
    28 Dec 2023
    Joint supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Development of smart bioprospecting technology
    1 Dec 2023
    Joint supervisor
  • MENTORING
    Roper, Christine
    17 Oct 2023
    Understanding statistical aproaches for complex data
  • COURSE DEVELOPED
    Bioreactors and Bioprocessing, Photobioreactors Practical
    9 Oct 2023
  • MENTORING
    Younis, Caitlin
    13 Sep 2023
    Understanting photosynthesis and research publications
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Biotechnology
    22 Aug 2023
    91818
  • MENTORING
    Firme, Giselle
    19 Jul 2023
    Understanding research questions and the use of apropriate statistics
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Screening, mutagenesis and gene expression analysis for improving fucoxanthin biosynthesis in the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum
    19 Jul 2023
    Joint supervisor
  • MENTORING
    Chau, Kieran
    3 Apr 2023 - 5 Dec 2023
    Understanding research outcomes and planning for future research
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    100 diatom phenomes
    1 Dec 2022
    Joint supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Characterization of ion transport proteins involved in chloroplast function from land plants and algae
    16 Nov 2022
    Joint supervisor
  • COURSE DEVELOPED
    Bioreactors and Bioprocessing, Photobioreactors Practical
    3 Oct 2022
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Biotechnology
    17 Aug 2022
    91818
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Coral phenotyping
    20 Apr 2022
    Joint supervisor
  • MENTORING
    McCormick, Valentina Hurtado
    7 Feb 2022
    How to define research questions and use apropriate satistics. How to pursue a carreer in science
  • MENTORING
    Supasri, Kanoknate May
    3 Jan 2022
    Career after the PhD
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Progress and potential of AI-driven rapid Optimisation of conditions for Microalgae in Photobioreactors
    28 Oct 2021
    Joint supervisor
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Environmental Biotechnology
    19 Apr 2021
    91818
  • MENTORING
    Price, Shawn
    5 Apr 2021
    How to perform ethical and world class research
  • COURSE-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    New photobioreactor to up-scale axenic cultures of microalgae
    5 Feb 2021 - 28 Jun 2024
    Lead supervisor
  • RESEARCH-BASED DEGREE SUPERVISION
    Chloroplast potassium efflux antiporter influences the photosynthesis and growth of fully developed Arabidopsis rosettes when exposed to short-day photoperiods
    18 Nov 2015
    Lead supervisor