Dr. Shanil Samarakoon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shanil Samarakoon is a Research Associate with over fifteen years of field experience in renewable energy projects, emphasizing energy justice in Australia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Pacific. He examines how diverse stakeholders influence the transition to renewable energy technologies, with a focus on household energy practices and community partnerships aimed at addressing solar maintenance challenges and e-waste. His work involves projects such as the ARC Linkage titled “Solar E-Waste Africa: facilitating right repair” and a DFAT-funded initiative on off-grid solar maintenance in Vanuatu. With a background in human geography, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses at UNSW's Centre for Social Impact and the School of Humanities and Languages. His expertise lies in international development and sustainability, contributing to critical discourses on the feasibility and implementation of renewable technologies in varied contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Engaged in social research on the transition to renewable energy technologies.

Awards

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Dean's Research Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.