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Dr Sara Kyne is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry at The University of New South Wales. Her research focuses on chemistry and science education, including inclusive and accessible learning environments, assessment practices, and sustainability awareness. She also investigates sustainable catalytic reactions through organometallic chemistry, transition metal catalysis, and green synthetic methodologies. Dr Kyne supervises PhD students and honours students in areas such as chemistry education research and green chemistry. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy of Science (Chemistry) from The University of Melbourne and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
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Sara H. Kyne is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales, specializing in chemistry/science education, catalysis, and sustainability. Her research explores catalytic mechanisms in synthetic radical chemistry, with a focus on iron and cobalt catalysis, gold-catalyzed reactions, and multi-component orbital interactions. She investigates the educational implications of online resources in first-year chemistry, emphasizing universal design for learning. Her work also addresses sustainability through the development of efficient catalytic processes and the analysis of student transitions to university during global crises. Kyne's research bridges chemical synthesis and educational practices, aiming to enhance both scientific innovation and inclusive learning environments.