Dr. Purnima Mohan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Purnima Murali Mohan is an Associate Professor at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), specializing in Infocomm Technology. She obtained her Doctorate and Master's degrees in Communication Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS). With extensive experience in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols, she has worked with Aricent/Altran Group - TELLABS in Finland. Her research focuses on blockchain applications, smart contract security, and software-defined networks in 5G and 6G systems, emphasizing trust and resilience. Purnima is an active contributor to the field, publishing regularly in high-impact journals and flagship conferences and serving as an active reviewer for IEEE and Elsevier Transactions. She also guest edits special issues for journals and is frequently invited to speak at prestigious events such as the Singapore FinTech Festival and SGInnovate. Purnima has received multiple teaching excellence awards and is a member of professional organizations such as IEEE Women in Engineering and the IEEE Communications Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Conducted research in advanced communication technologies.

Research Engineer

— Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Worked on projects related to communication networks.

Senior Software Engineer

— Present

Aricent/Altran Group - TELLABS • Finland

Developed and maintained software for datacom technologies.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).