My Expertise
Palaeontology
Science Education / Science Communication
Fields of Research (FoR)
Primary education, Palaeontology (incl. palynology)Biography
Dr Lachlan Hart is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience across primary and tertiary education. Holding a PhD in Palaeontology, Lachlan combines scientific expertise with a passion for teaching, bringing a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to learning. Committed to innovation in education, Lachlan is interested in combining his two passions, palaeontology and education, to enhance student outcomes through evidence-based...view more
Dr Lachlan Hart is an accomplished educator with over 20 years of experience across primary and tertiary education. Holding a PhD in Palaeontology, Lachlan combines scientific expertise with a passion for teaching, bringing a dynamic, interdisciplinary approach to learning. Committed to innovation in education, Lachlan is interested in combining his two passions, palaeontology and education, to enhance student outcomes through evidence-based practices.
My Grants
As sole scholarship/grant recipient:
Australian Earth Sciences Convention Scholarship - 2026
University of New South Wales Education Focussed Grant - 2025
University of New South Wales School of Education Research Outputs Scheme - 2025
University of New South Wales HDR Completion Scholarship - 2023-2024
University of New South Wales BEES-DRTG - 2023
University of New South Wales Development and Research Training Grant - 2023
Earth and Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Discretionary Funds - 2022
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Jackson School of Geosciences Travel Grant - 2022
University of New South Wales Development and Research Training Grant - 2022
University of New South Wales PANGEA ECR/HDR Grant Award - 2020
Australian Museum Research Institute Postgraduate Award - 2020
Australian Government Research Training Program - 2020-2023
UNE Keith and Dorothy Mackay Postgraduate Travelling Scholarship - 2018
As contributor:
Australian Museum Foundation Project title: Unearthing an Ancient Amphibian - 2024
Australian Synchrotron Beamtime (in-kind support) Project title: X-ray tomographic analysis of cranial fossils from a new polar Cretaceous relict temnospondyl amphibian (NMV P256484) and its hitherto last relative, Koolasuchus cleelandi (AS232/IMBL/19834) - 2023
My Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - University of New South Wales (2024)
Master of Science (Research) - University of New England (Armidale) (2019)
Graduate Diploma in Science - University of New England (Armidale) (2015)
Graduate Certificate in Science - University of New England (Armidale) (2013)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - University of Western Sydney (2008)
My Awards
University of New England: Unit Commendation – Primary Mathematics 1: Numeracy - 2022
BEES Postgraduate Student Forum: Outstanding Earth and Sustainability Science Presentation - 2021
UNE Postgraduate Conference: Third Place Presentation - 2018
GSA NSW ESSS: Best Presentation, Best Overall Contribution - 2017
3 Minute Thesis: Asia Pacific Semi-Finalist, Cosmos Magazine Editors Choice - 2017
3 Minute Thesis: UNE Winner, School of ERS Winner - 2017
My Research Activities
- Exploring the Benefits of Palaeontology for Education in Australia
- Palaeobiology and Taxonomy of Australian Temnospondyl Amphibians
- Miocene Fauna of McGraths Flat
- Fossil Crocodyliforms
My Research Supervision
Supervision keywords
Areas of supervision
Education
Palaeontology
Currently supervising
PhD (Joint Supervisor) - Corrine Robinson - Assessment in Mathematics Education
PhD (Secondary Supervisor) - Yiran Gong - Museum exhibitions: physical and virtual communication
My Teaching
2026:
Secondary Methods Coordinator
EDST6785: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (K-6)
EDST1200: Foundations of Science in Education
EDST4002: Foundations of Primary School Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
EDST6784: Science and Technology (K-6)
Publications
ORCID as entered in ROS
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1994-797X