Personal profile
Biography
Pat is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Education in Materials Science and Engineering and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She has a disciplinary background in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. Her education and teaching expertise is in Engineering Design, Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Education.
Pat’s research interests include engineering professional skills development, diversity and inclusion in STEM and international students' experience in engineering.
Current Projects
- Identifying professional skills development and alignment with industry demands.
- AI literacy for teamwork and collaboration
- Engineering design education through materials engineering integration
Current Student Projects
- Decoding student interaction with AI chatbots in engineering education.
- Feedback engagement in engineering education.
- Women representation and retention in engineering programs.
- Exploring the challenges and sense of belonging of international students in first year engineering.
Education/Academic qualification
Biomedical Engineering, PhD, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Research area keywords
- Engineering Education
- Educational equity
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Materials
- Materials Engineering
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Evaluating Ethical Preparedness and Sustainable Development Awareness Through Project-Based Learning (PBL) — Perspectives from Monash and Warwick Engineering Students
Tan, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Desai, R. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/25 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Identifying Professional Skills Development and Alignment with Industry Demands: A Multi-institutional, Trans-Tasman Study
Quince, Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Chen, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lidfors Lindqvist, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE)
1/01/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Inviting AI to the team: reimagining teamwork assessments
Ramirez, D., Sanz-Veitch, C. & Chen, P., 2026. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Aligning Biomedical Engineering Education with Industry: Graduate Needs and Curricula in Australia
Quince, Z. & Chen, P., 2025, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 41, 3, p. 564-572 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Consensus Mapping of Professional Skills Required for Engineering Practice
Chen, P., Lindqvist, A. L. & Quince, Z., 2025, 2025 World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC). IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
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Lessons Learned: A Reflexive Narrative on Implementing an AAEE Grant
Quince, Z., Lindqvist, A. L. & Chen, P., Dec 2025, 36th Australasian Association for Engineering Education Annual Conference (AAEE2025). Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE), 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
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Preparing for the Future: Aligning Engineering Competency Standards
Quince, Z., Lindqvist, A. L. & Chen, P., 2025, Proceedings of the 21st International CDIO Conference. Clayton VIC Australia: Monash University, 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other
Open AccessFile