Dr. Haribondhu Sarma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Haribondhu Sarma is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Epidemiology at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University. He specializes in global health, nutrition, and health systems research, focusing on the Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa regions. Dr. Sarma has secured significant research funding, managing over $5.5 million in research grants, including $2.5 million dedicated to nutrition implementation research. His ongoing research emphasizes strengthening health resilience and sustainable marine biodiversity in Indonesia while developing innovative treatments for diabetes. With more than 100 publications, Dr. Sarma's work has notably influenced nutrition policies at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). He has presented at numerous national and international conferences and actively mentors early-career researchers, supervising multiple PhD and Master of Public Health students. As an Associate Editor for BMC Health Services Research and PLOS, he contributes to advancing global health knowledge. In education, he convenes a Global Population Health course and employs innovative teaching methods. His leadership experience includes program evaluations and international collaborations, along with active participation in the NCEPH Research Committee.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Epidemiology, specializing in global health and nutrition.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.