Biography
Saeed is an Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow at REDI, and an Associate Researcher in astronomy education at the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Education/Max-Planck Institute for Astronomy. He has a background in Cosmology, Visual Art/Design, and Education. His research interest crosses disciplinary boundaries and includes Science and Astronomy Education (with a focus on Cosmology), Creativity, Representations, Aesthetics, Big Data Visualisation, Learning Progressions, Concept Inventories, VR/AR, Curriculum Development, Indigenous/Cultural Astronomy, and Student Research in Astronomy. He has worked with international collaborations in astronomy education research; implemented research-based astronomy projects involving colour imaging and exoplanet science for middle and secondary school students; conducted teacher training workshops; taught high school physics and middle school design; lectured at university; exhibited in art exhibitions; and given public talks on various topics about the Universe. His goal is to bring the science and beauty of Cosmos to everyone, whilst working at the interface of Science, Art, and Education. He believes in “being curious for the sake of finding things out!”
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Saeed is an interdisciplinary researcher working at the intersection of Cosmology, Visual Art/Design, and Education.
Research interests
My reseach focuses on the intersection of astronomy (particularly cosmology), visual arts and education.
Within this intersection, I explore various topics which includes: Aesthetics, Creativity, Representations, Big Data Visualisation, Learning Progressions, Concept Inventories, VR/AR, Curriculum Development, Indigenous/Cultural Astronomy, and Student Research in Astronomy.
Within the context of astronomy I work in developing and deploying astronomical data analysis tools which can be used in the context of education and student research.
Affiliations
International Astronomical Union
Astronomical Society of Australia
Knowledge areas
Cosmology, Astronomy, Science Education
Research groups
REDI (Research for Educational Impact)
STEME Group
Awards
2023 Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
2018 Victoria College Foundation Scholarship