Dr. Kenneth Tan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kenneth Tan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at Monash University and a consultant neonatologist at Monash Newborn. He completed his medical training at the University of Melbourne and subsequently specialized in the United Kingdom. Tan has held a lecturer position at the University of Leeds and conducted research on fuzzy logic control in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), culminating in a PhD. His research interests focus on engineering applications in NICUs, leading to collaborations with biomedical engineers at McMaster University in Canada and the Monash Institute of Medical Engineering (MIME). He is an active member of the Australian New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN) and serves on the practice improvement committee. His work emphasizes data analytics, statistical modeling, and quality improvement within NICUs. Tan has also been involved with NHMRC-funded multi-center randomized controlled trials, such as PROPREMS, BOOST-II, and N3RO, and has contributed to the Cochrane Neonatal Review Group with numerous systematic reviews published. He is dedicated to addressing issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those aiming to end poverty and protect the planet.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, AU

Lecturer in Paediatrics and researcher with a focus on neonatal health.

Honorary Staff

2009-04-01 — Present

Hudson Institute of Medical Research • Melbourne, AU

Conducting collaborative research projects related to neonatal care.

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.