Dr. Latha Karthigaa Murugesan
Innovation Research Assistant & Graduate Teaching Assistant,
The University of Auckland,
New Zealand.
Awards
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Received nomination from one of the examiners of her PhD Thesis for Distinguished Thesis Award in April 2018.
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Received Leadership and Service Award (SILVER) from The University of Auckland for serving as the Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering for the North New Zealand section in December 2017
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Awarded the IEEE IES-SPTA - Student and YPs Paper Travel Assistance Award by IEEE IES Society to present the paper in 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN 2017) at Emden, Germany. The award included a recognition certificate and USD2000 [Link], [Industrial Electronics Magazine, Page 2]
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Awarded the Cash Prize for serving as Job Placement Training Manager at International College of Auckland, New Zealand on 17th May 2016
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Awarded the Leadership appreciation for serving as the President of Engineering Postgraduate Society (EPS) from Feb - Oct 2015 at The University of Auckland
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Secured Second Prize in EPS poster competition 2014 for the poster entitled "Smart Home in your Smart Device" at The University of Auckland on 5th September 2014. [Poster] [Certificate]
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Awarded as Oracle Certified Java Professional with 81% score
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Awarded the Best Outgoing Student during the academic year 2007-08 [Certificate]
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Awarded University Second rank during the academic year 2007-08 in Anna University, Chennai and received a Gold Medal for Bachelor degree [Certificate] [Media Proof]
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Awarded University Eighth rank during the academic year 2010-11 in Anna University, Chennai
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Received Chairman’s Medal for securing the eighth rank in Anna University Examination in M.E. (CSE) during the year 2009-11
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Received College Gold Medal for overall performance in Anna University Examination in M.E. (CSE) during the year 2009-11
Co-Professional Activities
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Participated in the Solve IT Challenge that was held at The University of Auckland and solved the problem 'Increasing Women in STEM' and received a standing ovation from the General Manager, Beca, Mrs Darryl-Lee. This was a 2 weeks challenge held between 4th September and 15th September 2017.
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Served in Engineering Postgraduate Buddy Programme and received an appreciation from Dean of Engineering, The University of Auckland on 20th October 2016 [Certificate].
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Completed the Level 5 certification on Adult Training and Education conducted by LearnPlus, New Zealand (Unit standards: 4098, 11551, 11552) in April 2016.
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Currently serving as a Chair for North NZ IEEE WIE (Women In Engineering) affinity since Feb 2016
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Served as President of Engineering Postgraduate Society (EPS) at The University of Auckland (Feb 2015 - Oct 2015)
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Co-organised 'G08 Workshop', which was participated by the Head of department/Schools of Electrical and Computer Engineering of top universities in Australia and New Zealand held at The Langham, Auckland, New Zealand on 17 and 18 November 2014
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Guided the new UoA (The University of Auckland) students as a Uniguide by taking them to campus tour and faculty welcome on 16 July 2014
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Served as a Student Helper on Enguinity Day (High school students' meet in the university) representing the Software Engineering department on 03 July 2013
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Participated in the SPARK idea challenges at The University of Auckland Business School and presented an idea under the title 'Eco-feedback software' on 29 May 2014
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Represented the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (The University of Auckland) at the postgraduate fair on 28 May 2014
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Guided the new UoA (The University of Auckland) students as a Uniguide by taking them to campus tour and faculty welcome on 25 Feb 2014
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Served as Vice-president of Engineering Postgraduate Society (EPS) at The University of Auckland (Nov 2014 - Feb 2015)
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Served as Secretary of Engineering Postgraduate Society (EPS) at The University of Auckland (Nov 2013 - Nov 2014)
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Served as a Student Helper on Enguinity Day (High school students' meet in the university) representing the Software Engineering department on 11 July 2013
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Served as a Student Placement Co-ordinator Executive during the academic year 2010 - 11
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Chaired paper presentation event at the department of ECE in Velalar College of Engineering and Technology on 25 Sep 2008
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Served as Treasurer of the Association of IT, Velalar College of Engineering and Technology during the academic year 2007-08
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Served as Class Representative (B.Tech. - IT - Part IV) during the academic year 2007 - 08
Training Programme
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Attended Adaptive Learning Workshop at The University of Auckland organized by Centre for Learning and Research in Higher Education (CLeaR) on 12th April 2017.
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Attended Leadership Development Workshops on the topic (a) Building Relations - 4 hours, (b) Influencing and Collaborating - 4 hours and (c) Peak Productivity - 4 hours at The University of Auckland presented by Student Capability Group, Auckland, New Zealand on 24th March 2017, 5th April 2017 and 19th May 2017 respectively.
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Undergone Training on 'External Evaluation and Assessment' at International College of Auckland, New Zealand in July 2016
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Undergone Training on updated 'International Students Pastoral Care' at International College of Auckland, New Zealand in July 2016
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Undergone Training on 'International Students Pastoral Care' at International College of Auckland, New Zealand on September 9, 2015
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Undergone Training on 'Teaching Assistant Accreditation Programme' at The University of Auckland, New Zealand on February 24, 2014 [Certificate]
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Undergone Training to become a Uniguide (Guide who helps the new university students) at The University of Auckland, New Zealand on February 20th and 21st, 2014
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Undergone Training on Doctoral Skills such as Literature Review - Getting Started, Writing paper for publication, Writing thesis proposal, IT skills - Formatting the thesis, Poster Presentation at The University of Auckland, New Zealand during the July 2013 - September 2013
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Attended training on J2EE technologies between September 2011 and January 2012 at Infosys Ltd., Mysore
Other Activities & Services
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Conducted 'LyX Workshop' in conjunction with 'Doctoral Skills Programme - The University of Auckland' on 14th June 2017, 30th June 2017.