Dr. Sandun Silva

Assistant Professor

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Biography

S. Sandun Malpriya Silva is a statistician specialized in biostatistics and data science, currently working as a senior research fellow at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI). He previously worked as a biostatistician at the National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre at the University of Sydney, before joining AIHI. He completed his bachelor's degree in Statistics at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, followed by a PhD in Statistics at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, focusing on innovative statistical methods to evaluate physical activity programs' engagement. His PhD project, in collaboration with the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge, involves the development of statistical machine learning models for mobile health physical activity programs. His research has been published in leading academic journals and discussed at international conferences. With a strong background in advanced statistical modelling, time series analysis, and predictive analytics, he has also taught at various universities including Monash University and Melbourne Business School. His research interests include applying statistical techniques to solve real-world health problems.

Research Interests

Experience

Biostatistician

2020-12-11 — 2021-12-17

NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching Associate

— Present

Melbourne Business School • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching Associate

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Teaching Associate & Quantitative Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Swinburne University of Technology • Melbourne, Australia

Awards

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Rising Star Award

2022-12-10
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Postgraduate Research Award

2017-01-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).