Editorial Team
Dr Gobinath Rajarathnam (Founding Editor-in-Chief)
Dr. Gobinath Rajarathnam is a Lecturer and the Director of External Engagement for the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Rajarathnam brings a unique blend of academic excellence and industry experience to the Sydney Interdisciplinary Journal of Engineering. His work spans across Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Augmented and Virtual Reality, bringing new dimensions to interdisciplinary engineering education, reflecting a commitment to innovation in teaching and research. Dr. Rajarathnam has spearheaded initiatives such as AI Study Agents for enhanced student learning and the creation of immersive AR/VR experiences for engineering education. He works with the Engineering Faculty Research Steering Committee, driving strategic interdisciplinary collaborations.
Dr Rajarathnam's driving motivation to empower and enrich students' learning journeys beyond the traditional classroom led him to initiate the establishment of this journal - to embed and encourage research training right from the beginning, allowing students to channel their creativity and knowledge to provide solutions for immediate and longer-term problems faced by communities and the wider world. This Journal, together with other initiatives of the Coffee @ Chem Eng podcast and Digital Textbook initiative is part of Dr Rajarathnam's developed eco-system to showcase "whom we are", "what we do", and "how we do it" - by us, for everyone. His vision for the journal aligns with his broader mission: to empower students and researchers through open, collaborative platforms that advance engineering knowledge and practice.
Rafael Franca Dutra (Managing Editor)
Rafael Dutra serves as an Educational Designer within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney, bringing expertise in learning design and digital education strategies. With a strong background in educational technology and user experience, Rafael has played a fundamental role in the technical development of the SJIE and related projects. His contributions include the technical set-up, design and User-Interface of the journal to improve accessibility and engagement with authors and readers alike.
Beyond design, Rafael has supported research into engagement metrics and user interaction, ensuring the journal is both functional and data-driven, allowing the continued refinement of the platform. His experience spans roles in educational design, assessment leadership, and language education, reflecting a commitment to accessibility in learning and education. Rafael’s work ensures that the journal is not only academically rigorous but also user-friendly.
Matthew De Dominicis (Managing Editor)
Matthew De Dominicis is a third-year Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student at the University of Sydney and a Dalyell Scholar. As part of the University’s Vacation Research Internship (VRI) program, Matthew is contributing to the development of a dynamic learning ecosystem for the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, including the SJIE. His work spans the integration of digital resources, including the creation of an interactive Digital Textbook and the co-production of the Coffee@ChemEng podcasts that showcase the School’s members (staff and student alike) and research initiatives to a wider audience.
His role in SJIE emphasizes bridging technical content with accessible learning tools, providing valuable student-perspective insight, ensuring that the journal serves as both a research platform and an educational resource for students, professionals and other interested parties alike.
Douglas Cameron (Managing Editor)
Douglas Cameron is a third-year Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering student at the University of Sydney and a Dalyell Scholar. As a part of the Chemical Engineering Society’s (SUCES) efforts to increase meaningful research contributions by students, Douglas is working to facilitate communication between the Journal and the student body. In addition to this, he is acting in his role as the SUCES treasurer to allocate society funds towards projects and events which increase student engagement, particularly with research and academia.
