Dr. Jen Jones

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Jones graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD from Monash University. She began her career as a lecturer at Monash University, primarily coordinating Engineering Design Units and engaging with local industry partners. Her research interests span design analysis of automated systems, thermal energy storage tanks, and concrete formwork, as well as instrumentation and pile testing in engineering education. Dr. Jones is an early adopter of Flipped Learning at the School of Engineering, aiming to enhance the quality of delivery in engineering design units. She is committed to improving student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods. Dr. Jones's contributions to engineering education have been recognized through various awards, including the PVC Awards for Excellence in Education in 2019 and the Dean's Award for Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching) in 2025.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer focused on coordinating Engineering Design Units and engaging with local industry partners.

Awards

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PVC Awards for Excellence in Education

2019-07-01
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Dean's Award for Education (Innovation in Learning and Teaching)

2025-06-25

Courses

MEC2402 - Design Methods MEC2403 - Mechanics Materials MEC3416 - Machine Design

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.