Biography and expertise
Biography
Dr Osman Kasimu is a Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) at Southern Cross University, Australia. He holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Tasmania and has extensive experience in mathematics teaching, teacher education and academic leadership in Ghana and Australia.
Before joining Southern Cross University, he held teaching and academic leadership positions in Ghana and worked in initial teacher education at the University of Tasmania.
Research
Osman's research focuses on mathematics teacher education, particularly teachers' pedagogical content knowledge, algebra teaching and learning, and collaborative professional learning. His doctoral research investigated how participation in a community of practice supported mathematics teachers' development of pedagogical content knowledge for teaching algebra word problems.
His broader research interests include critical numeracy, out-of-field mathematics teaching, and the use of artificial intelligence in mathematics education. He is interested in research that strengthens teachers' professional knowledge, improves mathematics teaching practices and supports students' mathematical learning.
Teaching
Osman has extensive experience in mathematics teaching and teacher education across school and tertiary education contexts in Ghana and Australia. His teaching expertise includes mathematics curriculum and pedagogy, numeracy education, and initial teacher education, with a particular emphasis on connecting mathematical knowledge, pedagogical approaches and classroom practice.
His contributions to university teaching have been recognised through teaching merit certificates awarded by the University of Tasmania, reflecting his commitment to high-quality teaching and student learning.