Dr. Dinesh Bhandari

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dinesh Bhandari is a public health professional with 12 years of experience as both a researcher and practitioner. He has worked in private and public sectors, including the Ministry of Health, and has focused the majority of his career on academia. Bhandari has authored 72 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and numerous policy briefs and government reports. His multidisciplinary research consultancy work focuses on environmental health and infectious disease epidemiology and surveillance, along with policy development and analysis, organizational strategy, and advocacy. He has particular expertise in global environmental health and infectious diseases, examining health risks associated with climate change and identifying environmental determinants of climate-sensitive diseases. Bhandari's work on climate change and infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries has contributed to the 6th Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Additionally, his research on climate change and childhood diarrhoea has informed the World Health Organization's adaptation strategies for climate-sensitive diarrheal diseases. He employs statistical, qualitative, and molecular research techniques to understand the environmental, biological, and social determinants of human health and develop appropriate interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Australia

Research activities focused on environmental health and infectious disease epidemiology.

Adjunct Research Fellow

2022-09-01 — Present

University of Adelaide • Australia

Engaged in research collaboration and external projects.

Awards

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3rd International Young Researcher Travel Award

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Adelaide Scholarship International

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ESCMID Attendance Grant

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International Society Environmental Epidemiology Travel Award

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.