Dr. David Bark

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Bark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, located at the Victorian Heart Hospital. He joined Monash University following a position as Associate Professor in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Washington University in St. Louis and previously served as Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. His research focuses on identifying how mechanical stress impacts cell protein function in the cardiovascular system, advancing tools for diagnosing and treating various diseases. Dr. Bark's laboratory develops engineered molecular biology tools while collaborating closely with clinicians to address complex health issues. He has received prestigious awards, including the American Heart Association Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award from the NIH, and his lab is well-funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and the American Heart Association.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Clayton, VIC, Australia

Teaching and research in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Washington University School of Medicine • St. Louis, MO, USA

Focus on Pediatric Hematology Oncology.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO, USA

Teaching and research in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.