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Poornima Jayasinghe is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Civil Engineering and Sustainable Systems Engineering at the University of Calgary. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Environmental Engineering, and both an MSc and BSc in Chemical Engineering and Chemical Process Engineering, respectively. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Jayasinghe has gained extensive experience in innovative teaching strategies, including project-based learning that integrates real-world applications into engineering education. Her research interests include context-based and learner-centered engineering education, aimed at enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities of students. Dr. Jayasinghe's work also emphasizes integrating sustainability, systems thinking, and design justice within engineering curricula to prepare future engineers to tackle complex global challenges. She has actively contributed to graduate training programs and initiatives that focus on developing sustainable infrastructure. In recognition of her teaching efforts, she has received multiple teaching awards and a prestigious Mitacs Elevate Postdoctoral fellowship, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in education and research.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.