Adjunct Academic Status
College of Science and Engineering
I am a passionate academic with a very deep sense of commitment to developing engineering programs here at Flinders University. My strengths include:
· teaching excellence,
· curriculum development, and
· staff and community engagement.
PhD, Flinders University
Grad. Cert. in Tertiary Education, Flinders University
M.Eng (Biomedical), Flinders University
B.Eng (Computer Systems), University of Adelaide
College of Science and Engineering Dean (Education) Excellence in Teaching Award, 2018.
National Science Week Grant 2016 (Ellis, Parappilly, Randhawa, Burke da Silva): “Illuminating the Face of SA STEM”: $15,000.
Australian Learning & Teaching Council Citation 2011, for “teaching, supporting and inspiring students to learn, innovate and succeed as professional biomedical engineers” (for Biomedical Engineering Teaching Team)
Young Biomedical Engineer of the Year Award, Institution of Engineers Australia, 1997.
Teaching Program Director (Engineering & Design)
Teaching Specialist in Engineering
I am an effective and inspirational teacher who feels strongly that quality learning can only result from a partnership with quality teaching, because teaching and learning is an interactive process. My teaching philosophy led me to develop a teaching style that motivates students to want to learn. I constantly challenge my students to think for themselves and encourage them to develop an attitude of life-long learning.
IEEE-SA Section - Chair
IEEE-SA Section Women in Engineering Affinity Group - Committee Member
Tournament of Minds SA - Committee Member
Singapore Business and Social Association (SA) - Committee Member