Dr Sean Perera is a transdisciplinary scholar, with international expertise in cross-cultural communication. His research explores STEAM communication with culturally and linguistically diverse teachers and learners. He is the Academic Sub Dean for Gradute Studies Select, and he also convenes the Bachelor of Studies at ANU.

Sean holds a First Class triple-major in microbiology, chemistry and zoology (2000), and a master’s degree in agriculture (2004). He worked as a research scientist in South Asia before earning his PhD in science communication from ANU (2010).

Among his significant achievements are the ANU College of Science Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, ANU Vice-Chancellor's Award for Public Policy and Outreach, Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy UK, and the Inspiring Australia Recommendations report to the Federal Government to develop an evidence base for science engagement in Australia. Sean is a member of the Australian Academy of Science Basser Library and Fenner Achieve Committee.

BSc (Bangalore), MSc (Peradeniya), PhD (ANU)