DrMafruha Hossain

Lecturer in Computer Science (Education Focused)

Faculty of Engineering

  • Lecturer in Computer Science (Education Focused)
    Faculty of Engineering

BIO

Dr Mafruha Mowrin Hossain is a Lecturer (Education Focused) in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney. She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and has over 15 years of experience in higher education, spanning teaching, research, curriculum development and academic leadership.

 

Her academic work focuses on computing education, human–AI interaction, responsible AI-supported learning and assessment innovation. She is particularly interested in how emerging technologies can enhance student learning while maintaining academic integrity and credible evidence of individual capability.

 

She has extensive experience coordinating large postgraduate computing units, developing inclusive and authentic assessments, and strengthening student engagement through evidence-informed teaching practices.

 

Before joining the University of Sydney, she held senior academic leadership positions at Victoria Institute of Technology, including Associate Professor, Associate Dean (Student Engagement) and Master of IT Program Coordinator.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY APPOINTMENTS

  • Lecturer (Education Focused)
    The University of Sydney, School of Computer Science, Sydney, Australia10 Oct 2024 - present

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate Professor and Associate Dean
    Victoria Institute of Technology (VIT), Australia30 Jun 2017 - 20 Sep 2024

SCHOOL

  • School of Computer Science

UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 4 Quality Education
  • 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

FIELDS OF RESEARCH (2020)