BVSc. & A.H., MS, PhD., GCLTHE Dr Francis holds a bachelor's degree in veterinary science from India and completed his masters at the University of Connecticut, USA. His master's thesis focused on identifying the role of a transcription factor, Tbox-2, in bone formation using a cell culture model. After working as a research associate for a few years, he moved to Australia and completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne. His PhD project focused on identifying the role of protease-activated receptor-2 in periodontal disease using transgenic mice. Since joining CSU, he has taught a range of subjects within the field of Anatomy and Physiology discipline at various year levels and across courses. He is an active multidisciplinary researcher in human and animal health. Dr. Francis uses a blended learning approach with face to face lectures, online resources, video recordings and other activities to ensure student engagement while teaching. He believes that teaching should be more of a dialogue than a monologue and it greatly depends on student-content, student-teacher and student-student engagement. He is a current Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and an active member of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA). He has co-authored book chapters, presented at national conferences and made significant contributions to the scholarship of teaching and learning Dr Francis is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans across food science, molecular parasitology, and human and animal health, ultimately contributing to human and animal well-being. His primary focus lies in exploring plant-derived bioactive compounds and milk components for their potential health benefits. A recipient of the Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award in 2022, Dr. Francis has secured both internal and external funding for his groundbreaking work. His passion for nurturing new scientists is evident in their supervision of numerous students, instilling critical thinking skills and fostering the next generation of researchers. With a track record of international travel scholarships and a substantial portfolio of publications, Dr. Francis continues to push the boundaries of his field. Please contact Dr. Francis via email for currently available honours, masters and PhD projects.
Anatomy and Physiology
Dr Nidhish Francis
Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology
Wagga Wagga
Building 288 Room 252