Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing, Shiraz University of Medical Science
• Master of Nursing (Cardiac), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences  
• PhD, Federation University  
• Graduate Certificate in Education (Tertiary Education), ongoing, Federation University
• The Leader’s Mindset Series, Institute of Leadership, Australian College of Nursing

Areas of interest

• Translational nursing education
• Clinical practice innovation
• Workforce development and capacity building
• Stakeholders and partnerships
• Curriculum and coursework structure
• Innovation and knowledge translation
• Sustainability and long-term impact
• HDR leadership and mentorship as a supervisor
• Peer to peer review process in teaching and learning  
• Policy impact 

Grants

• 2024: Porter, J.E. Bailey, C. Timmer, A. Missen, K. Ghasemiardekani, M. Baker, A. Hualda, L. Miller, L. Evaluation of the Broadening Horizons Program. Latrobe, Baw Baw LLEN. ($140,000)  
• 2024: Porter, J.E. Simic, M. Bailey, C. Ghasemiardekani, M. Our Equal Local Government: A Project for Preventing Gendered Violence and Sexual Harassment (in Local Government). ($50,000) 
• 2024: Porter, J.E. Barr, J. Gilliland, A. Bailey, C, Coombs, N. Simic, M. My, S. Barbagallo, M. Webb, C. Dabkowski, Ghasemiardekani, M. Evaluation of the PREP program – GCASA Community Grants Hub, Information, Linkages and Capacity Building – Individual capacity building 2024–25. ($2,688,053, CERC – $354,000)
• 2024: Porter, J.E. Simic, M. Bailey, C. & Ghasmiardekani, M. Our Equal Local Government: A Project for Preventing Gendered Violence and Sexual Harassment. Gippsland Women’s Health, WorkSafe Victoria. ($50,000)
• 2023: Porter, J.E. Wright, W. Barbagallo, M. James, M. Prokopiv, V. Dabkowski, E. Ghasemiardekani, M. Evaluation of the Nature-based recovery grants, Zoo’s Victoria. ($30,000)
• 2021 – Porter, JE. Wright, W. Barbagallo, M. James, M. Prokopiv, V. Dabkowski, E. Ghasemiardekani, M. Evaluation of the Nature Led recovery Grants project. Zoo’s Victoria. ($20,000)
• 2021: Porter, JE. Prokopiv, V. Barbagallo, M. Ghasemiardekani, M. Ryan, H. James, M. Dabkowski, E. Reimers, V. Career Journey Mapping of health and Community Services. Latrobe Valley Authority. ($148,200)  
• 2025: Lead: Non-funded project: Exploring the effectiveness of an authentic clinical assessment, incorporating artificial intelligence, for preparation of practice for final year Bachelor of Nursing students:  A mixed methods study. Ethic application approved, doing LR 
• 2025: Non-funded project: Assessment of student Learning Management System engagement in the era of Artificial Intelligence, a mixed- method study. Ethic application approved, doing LR 
• 2025: Non-funded project: Quality and Characteristics of Written Assessment Feedback in a Learning Management System. Ethics application submitted  

Awards

• 2025: Recognition of active participation and valuable contributions during the Learning and Teaching Showcase: GenAI as a catalyst for change. Presentation titles: 'Incorporating artificial intelligence to enhance authenticity of clinical assessment of nursing practice for final year Bachelor of Nursing students' and 'Incorporating artificial intelligence into active learning sessions for Bachelor of Nursing students to enhance authenticity of clinical case studies'
• 2024 and 2025: Letter of Commendation for Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching (SELT)

Current

• PhD student, Federation University, 'Prenatal Adversity and Maternal Stress–Immune – Metabolic Pathways: A Focus on HPA Axis, Inflammation, and the Kynurenine Pathway in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Populations Vs. Australian Pregnant Women', associate supervisor.
• PhD student, Federation University, 'Exploring undergraduate nursing students’ attitudes and experiences with Artificial Intelligence in nursing practice', associate supervisor. 
• Physiotherapy Honours student, Federation University, 'Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Structured Pain Management Programs in Clinical Practice: A Systematic Review', principal supervisor.
• Physiotherapy Honours student, Federation University, 'Effectiveness of Structured Chronic Pain Management Interventions vs. Standard Care in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review of Program Outcomes', principal supervisor.  

• Primary health care
• Chronic disease
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology
• Nursing deterioration situation assessment and management  
• Skills and knowledge of all clinical units across all three-year levels in nursing

Specialist roles

• Acting course coordinator, Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine NN4, ongoing  
• Course representatives for the IHW L&T Committee (01/05/2025 for two years) and lead peer review process initiative  
• Lead peer-to-peer peer review initiative working group in IHW 
• Lead the Master Unit in Medical-Surgical Nursing, spearheading the development of comprehensive curricula from scratch and creating a specialised Medical-Surgical portfolio to enhance educational excellence. 
• Lead third-year clinical units (NURBN3030 Nursing Practice 6: Management of Deteriorating Patient and NURBN3034 Nursing Practice 7: Consolidation of Person-Centred Nursing Practice in Diverse Settings) 
• Leadership role in Sigma Theta Tau International’s Psi Zeta at-Large chapter as a Leadership Succession committee member, fostering nurse leadership development across Victoria, Australia, to advance healthcare globally via CERC 
• Academic Integrity Officer for three months (because of the overload of applications) 
• Rubric Marking Development Working Group: A cross-departmental group tasked with creating and validating standardised marking rubrics to ensure consistent, transparent assessment across courses and programs. 
• Working Party to Review Professional Development: A committee dedicated to evaluating and recommending enhancements to professional development programs for staff and students, aligning with strategic goals. 

Professional association memberships

• 2025 Current member of Psi-Zeta Sigma 
• 2024 Current member of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) 
• 2022 Current member of International Community of Iranian Academics (ICOIA) 
• 2020 Current member of Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) 
• 2012 Current member of the Iranian Nursing Association 

• Panel member of the Confirmation of Candidature  
• Panel member of course review, Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine NN4, as an acting course coordinator  
• Examination of PhD and master’s theses