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Gavin Melles

Gavin Melles

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  • About me

    Professor Swinburne University of Technology, Visiting Professor Kathmandu University School of Education (Masters in Sustainable Development),TU Dresden Senior International Fellow in Sustainability (2021-2022)

  • Education

    • Universidad de Salamanca

      1996 - 1996
      Licenciatura lenguas

      Activities and Societies: Summer Intensive of Graduate Study (two subjects) courtesy of Spanish Government Scholarship

    • The University of Auckland

      1993 - 1993
      PG Diploma of Teaching Teaching (English & Foreign Languages)

    • University of Newcastle

      2020 - 2020
      Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management & Sustainability Environmental Management & Sustainabiltiy GPA 6.5 (7 maximum)

      Activities and Societies: Trimester 2 - 2020 ENVS6510 Environmental Legislation and Policy 85 High Distinction 10 ENVS6525 Sustainability and Ecosystem Health 96 High Distinction 10 Trimester 3 - 2020 ENVS6530 Environmental Management 79 Distinction 10 ENVS6555 Applied Natural Resource Management 81 Distinction 10 The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability is anAQF level 8 Graduate Certificate award, taught in English and consists of 40 units,normally taking 6 months of full time study, or part-time equivalent. he University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability will equip you with new, sustainable skills that will improve your ‘green’ credentials and prepare you for the strong forecasted growth of jobs in high… Show more The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability is anAQF level 8 Graduate Certificate award, taught in English and consists of 40 units,normally taking 6 months of full time study, or part-time equivalent. he University of Newcastle's Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and Sustainability will equip you with new, sustainable skills that will improve your ‘green’ credentials and prepare you for the strong forecasted growth of jobs in high environmental impact areas over the next decade.Designed to engage with the broad issues that contemporary societies face in today’s climate, the focus of the program is to integrate theory and practice with interdisciplinary grounding in sustainable policy development and policy implementation, environmental management and impact assessment.Pathway to further study: M Environmental Management and Sustainability Show less

    • Universitetet i Bergen (UiB)

      2020 - 2020
      Master of Science - MS Natural Resources Management and Policy

      System Dynamics Modelling Course ECTS 10GEO-SD660 Natural Resources Management, spring 2020

    • Deakin University

      1998 - 2004
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Education

      Activities and Societies: Deakin University, Faculty of Education Research Ethics Sub-committee Member Recipient of Deakin University DUPR Postgraduate Scholarship (2001)

    • Universidad de Costa Rica UCR

      1989 - 1991
      Master of Science - MS Linguistics GPA 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Thesis: studied and write on the syntax and semantics of Bribri (a tonal indigenous language) while also working at an American High School. Contract Lecturer for Introductory Linguistics in 1991

    • SOAS University of London

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Science (MS) Sustainable Development Distinction

      Activities and Societies: London International Development Centre (LIDC), Bloomsbury MSc Dissertation: Livelihood oriented micro and social enterprise in India: competing discourses of social impact and developmentThe rationale for this innovative programme of study lies in the global environmental and development challenges that have been articulated in the Sustainable Development Goals. It is clear that solutions to the challenge of sustainable development require holistic, integrated and co-ordinated actions across a very wide range of sectors, and will increasingly… Show more MSc Dissertation: Livelihood oriented micro and social enterprise in India: competing discourses of social impact and developmentThe rationale for this innovative programme of study lies in the global environmental and development challenges that have been articulated in the Sustainable Development Goals. It is clear that solutions to the challenge of sustainable development require holistic, integrated and co-ordinated actions across a very wide range of sectors, and will increasingly require a multidisciplinary approach. This programme aims to provide students with a broad grounding in the main concepts associated with sustainable development, but also provides the opportunity to specialise in one area in greater depth. Show less

    • The University of Auckland

      1979 - 1986
      BArts Russian, Linguistics, English

      1982-1985 Overseas TravelSydney Ardern Memorial Prize Winner for Old and Middle English 1986

    • Université de la Polynésie française

      1995 - 1995
      Stage de langue et culture French Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Semester Of Undergraduate Study here courtesy of a French/NZ Govt Scholarship with a group of 20 students from NZ

  • Experience

    • Sage

      Aug 2010 - now
      Associate Editor

      Arts and Humanities in Higher Education seeks to:Publish high quality articles that bring critical research to the fore and stimulate debate.Serve the community of arts and humanities educators internationally, by publishing significant opinion and research into contemporary issues of teaching and learning within the domain. These will include enquiries into policy, the curriculum and appropriate forms of assessment, as well as developments in method such as electronic modes of scholarship and course delivery. Show less

    • Taylor & Francis Group

      Jun 2012 - now
      Editorial Board Member

      Reveiw papers and meet with board regularly to discuss current and future directions, including special issues.

    • Emerald Publishing

      Sept 2012 - now
      Editorial Board Member

      Review submissions for the journal under direction from the editorial team

    • Australian Research Council

      Mar 2013 - now
      National Competitive Grants Assessor

    • International Journal of Design, Creativity and Innovation

      Dec 2013 - now
      Editorial Board

    • Sciences du Design

      May 2016 - now
      Editorial Board

      Evaluate and Propose themes

    • Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

      Mar 2018 - now
      Research Grants Assessor

      Assess Grant Applications to Ministry of Education, Singapore

    • Social Accounting Network India

      Jun 2018 - now
      Social Auditor

      Assess social accounts of NGO and Social Enterprise according to SAN methodology

    • SOCIAL AUDIT NETWORK LIMITED

      May 2020 - now
      Member Of The Board Of Advisors

      The advisory council shall provide guidance and direction for efficient functioning of SAN India and its varied initiatives. The members could introduce SAN India with organizations and individuals known to them, give strategic inputs and aid in brand building of SAN India. b) Composition of The Advisory Council Of SAN

    • Swinburne University of Technology

      Feb 2021 - now
      Adjunct Professor

    • Climate Interactive

      May 2021 - now
      Climate Change Consultant

      Ambassador for Climate Change Workshops in German/Englisch

    • Pearson

      Feb 2022 - now
      Course Instructor for Future of Sustainable Business Oxford SSEE

    • Industrial Design Engineering | td

      Apr 2022 - now
      Research Affiliate

      Following International Fellowship, I remain a research affiliate with TU Dresden Industrial Design =

    • Kathmandu University School of Education

      Jan 2024 - now
      Visiting Professor

    • NWO (Dutch Research Council)

      Apr 2024 - now
      External Research Proposal Assessor

      As International Expert in Circular Economy, assess research grant proposals for quality and funding

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Model Thinking - University of Michigan

      Coursera
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • NatHERS Software Tool Training Cerrtificate HERO Version 4.1

      Hero Software
      Aug 2023

    • Applied Project Management

      Australian Institute of Management
      Feb 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • NatHERS Assessor Certificate of Accreditation

      Design Matters National
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Goethe-Zertifikat C2 Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom

      Goethe-Institut e.V.
      Sept 2019

    • CERT IV in Home Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (HSA & Thermal Performance Assessment) CPP41119

      Education In Building
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Quantitaive Analysis Training (QANT) - Multiple Regression Using SPSS

      Swinburne University of Technology
      Feb 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • System Thinking in Public Health - John Hopkins University

      Coursera
      Dec 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Social Auditor

      Centre for Social Initiative and Management (CSIM Bangalore)
      Jun 2018

    • Hero-101 Hero Training Course

      Hero Software
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gavin Melles
      Emerald Literati Emerald Publishing Oct 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Traduction Francais-Anglais

      Issued by UNICEF on Jan 2014
      UNICEFAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Member and Grant Recipient

      Issued by Australia India Institute on May 2016
      Australia India InstituteAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Social Auditor (India)

      Issued by SOCIAL AUDIT NETWORK LIMITED on Jan 2017
      SOCIAL AUDIT NETWORK LIMITEDAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Mentor

      Issued by SRISTI Innovations on May 2017
      SRISTI InnovationsAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Adjunct Faculty

      Issued by Australian Volunteers International on Jun 2021
      Australian Volunteers InternationalAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Review Gender in CBD

      Issued by Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity on Jul 2015
      Secretariat of the Convention on Biological DiversityAssociated with Gavin Melles

    • Business Mentor

      Issued by School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Australia on Feb 2015
      School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) AustraliaAssociated with Gavin Melles