Dr. Manjula Sharma

Professor

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Biography

Professor Manjula Sharma completed early studies at the University of the South Pacific followed by a PhD in Physical Optics and an MEd in Research Methods at The University of Sydney. She serves as the Director of the STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy at the University of Sydney and has previously led the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) group. Her research interests encompass multimedia science education, conceptual development, representational fluency, interactive pedagogies, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning. Additionally, she focuses on professional learning in science education and the enhancement of STEM teaching in primary and secondary schools. Professor Sharma has co-founded the Australian Conference on Science Mathematics Education (ACSME) and the International Journal of Innovation in Science Mathematics Education (IJISME). Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths, particularly in cultivating scientific capability and decision-making for sustainable futures. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics and a Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy • Sydney, Australia

Overseeing programs aimed at enhancing STEM education in primary and secondary schools.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.