Dr. John Grundy

Professor

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Biography

John Grundy is a Professor of Software Engineering at Monash University and an Australian Laureate Fellow. He holds a BSc(Hons), MSc, and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Auckland. His extensive experience includes serving as the Senior Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and 2IC Executive Dean at Monash. He began his academic career at the University of Auckland, where he was Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering before moving to Australia. Grundy has held various prominent roles such as Dean of the School of Software and Electrical Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology where he directed the Research Centre for Computing and Engineering Software Systems (SUCCESS). His research primarily focuses on software tools and techniques, software architecture, and model-driven software engineering. He is also involved in significant projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and collaborates with numerous companies in applied consulting roles. Grundy is a Fellow of the Automated Software Engineering and Engineers Australia, and a Senior Member of IEEE. His research contributions are reflected in his numerous publications spanning various topics in software engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-02-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Leading academic and administrative roles in software engineering.

Senior Deputy Dean

2018-02-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Managed faculty operations and strategic planning.

Dean

2009-12-01 — 2018-01-31

Swinburne University of Technology • Melbourne, Australia

Oversaw the School of Software and Electrical Engineering.

Head of Department

2009-06-01 — 2009-12-01

University of Auckland • Auckland, New Zealand

Led the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Awards

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ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Service Award

2023-03-01
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Australian Laureate Fellow

2019-09-10
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Core Distinguished Service Award

2023-11-01
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Fellow IEEE

2025-02-01
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Fellow Automated Software Engineering

2012-09-20

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.