Gesa Ruge
Senior Lecturer - Construction ManagementSchool of Engineering and Technology
10 William Street - 4.09
I am a practice focused researcher and educator with over 25 years of management expertise in industry across built environment sectors. This includes building design, project and construction management, urban infrastructure and engineering coordination, contribution to industry and education policy. My research on sustainable development in construction management supports closer engagement between industry and government. My scholarship in learning and teaching focuses on advancing education for future skill sets and expanding academic and industry capabilities.
Background
I have worked as client-based advisor for government and private sector construction companies, developing tailored sustainability strategies in conjunction with in-house training and mentoring for on-site construction teams. As higher education academic, I have developed an innovative pedagogy that develops students’ professional attributes through ‘constructive, explicit and reflective’ learning experiences. I am currently leading and participating in cross-institutional and international research projects with high quality publications and professional development workshops
Universities Studied At
The University of Western Australia
Curtin University
Charles Sturt University
University of Canberra
Universities Worked At
University of Canberra
Edith Cohan University
Central Queensland University
Awards
· STLHE Educational Developers Caucus (Canada) research grant, 2018-2019
· TEQSA national award for best research paper on student learning, 2017
· Fellow of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (FHERDSA), 2015
· Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building (FAIB), 2014
· University of Canberra Vice Chancellor’s Citation Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, 2013
· NAWIC ACT Chrystal Vision Award for Leadership, 2012
· Telstra ACT Business Award for Innovation, 2010
· ACT Government Business Point Award, 2009
· Property Council of ACT Award for Contribution to Property Sector, 2008
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Building
Fellow of the Higher Education Research and Development Society Australasia
Member of the Australian Property Institute
Member of the National Association of Women in Construction
Member of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Member of International Sustainable Development Research Society
Member of Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Canada)
Accreditation
I am currently accredited for supervision in the following:
- 4010 Engineering practice and education
- 4104 Environmental management
- 3302 Building
- 3901 Curriculum and Pedagogy
At the level of Associate Supervisor
Current Capacity
Building - Building Construction Management and Project Planning
Curriculum and Pedagogy - Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development
Engineering practice and education - Engineering education
Environmental management - Environmental management not elsewhere classified
