Dr. Pat Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pat Chen is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University with a background in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and specializes in Engineering Design, Materials Science, and Biomedical Engineering Education. His research interests are focused on engineering professional skills development, diversity inclusion, and the experiences of international students in STEM fields. Current projects include aligning professional skills development with industry demands and improving AI literacy in engineering education. He is involved in multiple research initiatives aimed at enhancing student engagement and retention, particularly for underrepresented groups in engineering programs. Pat holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Monash University.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science.

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.