Dr. Ilya Fridman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ilya Fridman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University. His work explores design thinking and making within interdisciplinary research contexts, focusing on the roles designers play in collaboratively reimagining sustainable development. Fridman is particularly engaged with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and has contributed significantly to various projects aimed at circular economy transitions and environmental futures. His research interests include Design Thinking, Co-design, Participatory Design, Interdisciplinary Research, and Sustainable Development. He has earned a PhD in Design from Monash University, where his dissertation focused on the design of a battery-electric route bus platform. Ilya Fridman has participated in multiple collaborations and projects, working with both national and international partners to enhance the impact of sustainable solutions through design.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-02-05 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in design thinking and sustainable development.

Awards

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Vivid Lighting Award Winner: 'Diagrid Pendent Lights (Version 2)'

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Good Design Award, Design Research - Gold Winner: 'City Sensing Data Futures'

2023-09-08

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.