Asian/Middle Eastern History/Expert Profile

Expertise

Indonesia from 1800s to 1949; historiography and biography, origin and development of nationalist movements. Netherlands national history 1700s to 1949. Australian engagement with Indonesia and Japan 1860-1950. Islam in Indonesia to date.

Experience in the area

Sessional lecturer, Full-time college teacher, publication in scholarly and professional literature, interviewed on 'That's History'ABC Radio National and 2SER-FM, manuscript reviewer, historical consultant for television documentaries.

Organizations

Department of Education and Training NSW

Publications

Teaching History - J. of The History Teachers' Association of NSW Journal of the Australian War Memorial Nieuwsbrief - European Foundation Joris Ivens Understanding Muslim Societies in Asia: Modern Muslim societies and the Sharia, UNE Press.

Education/Credentials

BA (Hons.)Grad. Dip. Ed., M.Ed Adult Education (in process)

Awards and Honors

Grey Scholarship History Honours UNE Armidale 1993 UWS Macarthur Travel Award 1997 Westfield Premiers Modern History Scholarship 2003