Michael Cowling (Australian professor)
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Michael A. Cowling | |
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| Born | Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Technology‑enhanced learning; digital‑safety education; Professor Tech outreach |
| Awards | AAUT Award for Teaching Excellence (2020) |
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| Alma mater | Griffith University |
| Thesis | Non‑speech environmental sound recognition: techniques and applications (2004) |
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| Institutions | RMIT University, CQUniversity |
| Website | www.michaelacowling.com |
Michael A. Cowling (sometimes known professionally as Professor Tech) is an Australian professor in computing and educational technology at RMIT University. He is known for research in technology‑enhanced learning, AI literacy in education, and outreach on digital safety and literacy.
Early life and education
He earned a Bachelor’s and Honours in Information Technology at Griffith University and completed his 2004 PhD with a thesis on non‑speech environmental sound recognition using neural networks and wavelet transforms.
Academic career
Cowling lectured at Griffith University (2000–2003), served as Associate Professor in ICT at CQUniversity (2003–2025), and became Professor in Computing Technologies at RMIT University in May 2025, directing its Hub for Apple Platform Innovation (HAPI)..[1] He is President of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) (2023–2025)[2] and formerly served as Senior Editor for the Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice[3]
Teaching awards and professional honours
- 2016 – AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning[4]
- 2018 – ASCILITE Community Fellow[5]
- 2020 – Award for Teaching Excellence (Physical Sciences & Related Studies), AAUT (Universities Australia)[6]
- 2020 – Senior Fellow, Advance HE (UK)[7]
- 2024 – Fellow of the Australian Computer Society[8]
Research and Impact (as of August 2025)
Cowling’s research covers technology‑enhanced learning, mixed and extended reality, and AI literacy. He has an h‑index of 21, i10‑index of 24, and over 2,500 citations on Google Scholar.[9]
Top publications
- Crawford, T & Cowling, M (2023). “Leadership is needed for ethical ChatGPT: Character, assessment, and learning using AI.” Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice. DOI: 10.53761/1.2023.17.1.3 – Citations: 662
- Cowling, M & Sitte, R (2003). “Comparison of techniques for environmental sound recognition.” Pattern Recognition Letters, 24(15), 2895–2907. DOI: 10.1016/S0167-8655(03)00143-7 – Citations: 343
- Birt, J, Stromberga, Z & Cowling, M (2018). “Mobile mixed reality for experiential learning and simulation in health sciences.” Information, 9(2), 31. DOI: 10.3390/info9020031 – Citations: 194
- Chugh, R, Turnbull, D & Cowling, M (2023). “Implementing educational technology in higher education institutions: A review.” Education and Information Technologies, 28, 7281–7314. DOI: 10.1007/s10639-023-11720-w – Citations: 127
- Birt, J, Moore, E & Cowling, M (2017). “Improving paramedic distance education through mobile mixed reality simulation.” Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 33(1), 135–149. DOI: 10.14742/ajet.2937 – Citations: 113
Significant Grant Funding
- 2022 – Education Horizon Grant (Queensland Government), AUD 76,184 – Research on digital safety and citizenship education[10]
- 2021–2022 – eSafety Commissioner Online Safety Grant, AUD 92,000 – Parental guidance and online safety decision‑making[11]
- 2014–2019 – OLT Innovation & Development Grant, AUD 500,000 – National TEL research[12]
Outreach and media
Cowling founded the CREATE Lab and leads the Professor Tech program and Weaving Technology into the Fabric of the Classroom workshops, delivered broadly across Queensland and supported by CSIRO and government. His media commentary has appeared in publications such as ABC News, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Conversation, Gizmodo Australia, and Channel NewsAsia.[13]
Keynote addresses
- 2024 – FLANZ Conference: “Pedagogy Beyond Technology: Exploring the Complex Relationship Between Technology‑Enhanced Learning and Scholarly Practice.”[14]
- 2023 – University of Melbourne Symposium on Simulation and Gamification in Higher Education (featured speaker).[15]
References
- ↑ "Michael Cowling - RMIT University".
- ↑ "ASCILITE Executive Committee".
- ↑ "Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice".
- ↑ "2016 AAUT Citations Booklet" (PDF).
- ↑ "ASCILITE Fellows list".
- ↑ "2020 AAUT Awards Booklet" (PDF).
- ↑ "ORCID profile – lists Advance HE Senior Fellowship".
- ↑ "Fellows 2023-2024".
- ↑ "Google Scholar profile".
- ↑ "Professor Tech awarded Qld Govt grant for digital safety project".
- ↑ "CQU awarded funds for research to help guardians guide children's online decision-making safely".
- ↑ "Michael Cowling - CQUniversity".
- ↑ "Muck Rack profile listing featured media outlets".
- ↑ "FLANZ 2024 keynote".
- ↑ "University of Melbourne symposium featured speakers".
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