James Salamy is a Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering and an education-focused academic specialising in how engineers learn and develop. As a Second-Year coordinator, he sees his role as designing the broader learning ecosystem rather than teaching isolated units. He works across Systems Programming, Digital Systems and Electrical Circuits, connecting first, second and third-year experiences into a deliberate, scaffolded pathway that encourages independent thinking, design habits and systems-level awareness.

James has led the redevelopment of the department’s design spine, lab programs and project-based learning experiences, emphasising authentic, industry-relevant challenges. He also developed an automated formative feedback system supporting hundreds of students, enabling rapid iteration, confidence-building and practical skill development at scale. His approach draws on international trends, collaborations with other academics, industry engagement and local experimentation, all adapted to Monash’s context and student needs.

James Salamy’s research explores design thinking through scalable learning models, authentic assessment, and feedback, and looks at how best to prepare students for an AI-driven world. His PhD work investigates how students can critically decompose problems, evaluate AI outputs and build a distinctly engineering way of thinking. Recognised with the Dean’s Award for educational leadership (2025) and Monash Student Association teaching excellence award (2023), he is motivated by a sense of social responsibility and a desire to empower students to tackle complex problems and contribute meaningfully to society.