Nalini Pather

Nalini Pather is a distinguished leader and professor in medical and higher education with over 30 years of experience in educational innovation, curriculum transformation and learning ecosystems. She is currently the Dean of Health Sciences at Western Sydney University. She has served in prominent academic positions including Mayne Professor and Director of Medical Education at the University of Queensland, and various leadership roles at UNSW including Associate Dean Education Innovation, Faculty Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, Director of the UNSW Scientia Education Academy and Professor and Chair of Anatomy.

An internationally recognised expert in curriculum and assessment design, and EdTech, Nalini has received 17 awards for her contributions to higher education, including the prestigious Australian Award for University Teaching. Her research expertise spans medical imaging, and curriculum and assessment pedagogy including EdTech and AI, and inclusive education.