Dr. Pushpa Janarthanan

Associate Professor

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Biography

After graduating from the University of Putra Malaysia in 1999 with a degree in Polymer Science, Pushpa Janarthanan joined the Monash University Sunway Campus as a lecturer. She completed her PhD in 2010 on 'Applied Green Polymer Chemistry' and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2015. Dr. Janarthanan's research interests focus on developing green biodegradable polymers derived from waste materials for various applications, including drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and waste management. She is the Deputy Director of the Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education Research Platform, promoting collaboration between industry and academia. Throughout her career, she has received several awards for her research excellence and has contributed widely to the field. Her work leverages nanotechnology and focuses on polymer formulations for sustainable applications. Dr. Janarthanan actively supervises PhD and master's students, guiding them in research aimed at enhancing sustainability and innovation in the polymer industry. As a passionate advocate for education, she also engages in outreach activities to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching and research in polymer science and biopolymers.

Awards

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Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research

2012-01-01
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Excellent Scientific Paper Award

2015-01-01
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Gold Medal

2016-01-01

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.