Dr. Shanthakumar Rajaratnam

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Biography

Shanthakumar Rajaratnam is a leading researcher in the field of Sleep Circadian Medicine and serves as the Head of the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University. He chairs the Monash Sleep Network and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. His research program focuses on the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle by the internal biological clock, investigating how disruptions in this clock lead to sleep disorders and associated health problems, including cardiovascular disease and depression. Rajaratnam's work emphasizes the importance of sleep as a cornerstone of good health, responsible for maintaining cognitive functioning and productivity. He is actively exploring innovative technologies to monitor alertness, particularly in occupational settings, where fatigue can lead to serious health and safety risks. Additionally, he coordinates collaborative projects aimed at improving sleep health in clinical populations and has taken leadership roles in various organizations dedicated to advancing sleep health research and practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Neuroscientist

2004-07-01 — Present

Brigham Women's Hospital Inc •

Lecturer Medicine (academic, part-time)

— Present

Harvard Medical School •

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.