Dr. Sakda Hewagalamulage

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sakda Dharmadasa Hewagalamulage is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, specializing in Physiology and Neuroendocrinology. He graduated with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from Monash University, achieving honors in his field and later completed his Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology, investigating the transgenerational effects of maternal stress on obesity. His academic journey includes extensive teaching experience and contributions to medical education, focusing on Clinical Skills, Pharmacology, and Problem-Based Learning. Dr. Sakda has presented at major conferences and has received several awards for his research excellence. He actively pursues research interests that include stress signaling, appetite regulation, and pedagogical research in medical education. Dr. Sakda is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and clinical application among his students and engages in various educational activities and collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

Monash University Malaysia • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia

Contributes teaching in Clinical Skills, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Problem-Based Learning.

Teaching Associate

2012-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Monash University • Australia

Involved in laboratory-based teaching and student assessments.

Unit Lecturer

— Present

Edith Cowan University • Sri Lanka

Taught courses on Human Reproduction, Development Ageing, and Introduction to Pharmacology.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Sabaragamuwa University • Sri Lanka

Taught across various disciplines in physiology and pharmacology.

Awards

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Golden Key International Honour Society Membership

2009-01-01
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Basic Science Award

2013-01-01
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Snapshot Award

2014-01-01

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.