Dr. Zerina Tomkins

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Zerina Tomkins specializes in Clinical Informatics research aimed at protecting the health of pregnant women, new mothers, newborns, and children in the context of climate change. She leads projects that leverage data and digital innovation to develop community-based approaches for building climate-resilient healthcare systems in the Asia-Pacific region. Her work with the Maternal and Child Health Climate Adaptation and Resilience (MCH-CARE) Network focuses on creating scalable, gender-responsive solutions to ensure maternal and child health amid changing climates and severe weather events. Tomkins employs systems thinking, digital health innovation, and policy translation to address critical questions related to community empowerment and healthcare delivery disruptions caused by climate change. She actively seeks partnerships with universities, governments, NGOs, and industry collaborators to advance sustainable health systems and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducts research and teaches in clinical informatics, focusing on maternal and child health impacts from climate change.

Awards

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Women in Leadership Award

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Outstanding Presentation Prize

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Aspiring Deans Fellow

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.