Dr. Malia Ho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Malia Ho holds a Bachelor of Podiatry (Hons) from the University of Salford, a Master's by research in Physical Education Sports Sciences from the National University of Singapore, and a PhD in Physical Education and Sports Sciences from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Adult Tertiary Education at Central Queensland University in 2020. With 20 years of clinical experience in both private and public health sectors, Malia has served as the Principal Sports Podiatrist at the Singapore Sports Medicine Centre. She was recognized with the Opal Award for Excellence in Engagement in 2018 for her work on the “Multi-disciplinary Homeless Initiative.” In 2021, she led a team that won the Vice Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Practice. As a strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, she integrates technology to enhance learning, teaching design, and clinical practice. Her research interests focus on lower limb kinematics and kinetics, particularly the effects of 3D printed foot orthoses on lower limb biomechanics, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC

Teaching and researching in the field of Podiatry.

Principal Sports Podiatrist

— Present

Singapore Sports Medicine Centre • Singapore

Provided clinical care and expertise in sports podiatry.

Sessional Lecturer

2022-07-11 — Present

Central Queensland University • Australia

Teaching in the Podiatry program.

Awards

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Opal Award for Excellence in Engagement

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Vice Chancellor’s Award for Exemplary Practice

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.