Dr. Daniela Fernando

Professor

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Biography

Daniela Fernando M.A. is a co-director at the Centre for Languages and Communication and head of the Language Course Programme at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. She focuses on plurilingual education methodology, blended learning, and subject-specific didactics, with a keen interest in enhancing professional literacy among students. Her experience includes serving as Assistant Director at the University of Basel Language Centre from 2008 to 2012, and lecturer positions in English and German at IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH and various institutions until 2008. Daniela holds a Master's degree in English/American Studies and Russian from Karl-Franzens-University Graz, along with diplomas in Digital Transformation Management and Systemic Project Management. She has contributed to scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed book sections and conference presentations, showcasing her research on communication in educational settings and digital assessment strategies for engineering students.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-director

2022-01-01 — Present

Centre Languages Communication, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur, Switzerland

Oversee language courses and coordinate communication strategies within the Centre for Languages and Communication.

Assistant Director

2008-07-01 — 2012-10-01

University of Basel Language Centre • Switzerland

Managed language centre operations and academic programming.

Lecturer

1999-09-01 — 2008-06-01

IMC Fachhochschule Krems GmbH • Vienna, Austria

Delivered courses in English and German and contributed to academic program development.

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.