Dr. Nedha De Silva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nedha De Silva is a Research Fellow at Monash University specializing in Sociology and Feminist Political Economy. Her doctoral research focused on the economic security of rural women in Sri Lanka, framed through a feminist political economy analysis. This work addresses the intersection of gendered violence and economic security, contributing to understanding the challenges faced by women in rural contexts. De Silva has been active in collaborative projects aimed at advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education and gender equality. She has also held a supervisory role in research internships and has received accolades for her contributions to sociology, including recognition in the ISA Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists. Her expertise lies in feminist microfinance and its impact on women's futures, often highlighting the paradox of debt entrapment. Through her research, De Silva aims to generate insights that inform policy and practice in the fields of gender and economic security.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2020-02-03 — 2024-07-16

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research focused on feminist political economy, specifically analyzing rural women's economic security in Sri Lanka.

Awards

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Prize Winner

2023-06-30

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.