The MUPA Executive Committee (EC) is the representative body of MUPA and acts in the capacity of a governing body. The MUPA EC is responsible for the management of MUPA and meets every month to make decisions on how the MUPA operates, how graduate student funds are spent and how to improve the overall Monash University Malaysia graduate student experience.
Please click here to read about the Election Process.
Our Vision
A stronger, more connected postgraduate community
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- To build a postgraduate ecosystem where academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement thrive
- To establish MUPA as a proactive, student-centric body that enhances the overall postgraduate journey at Monash University Malaysia
- To leave a lasting impact by fostering leadership, innovation, and collaboration
- To build a postgraduate ecosystem where academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement thrive
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Our Mission
Empowering postgraduates,
elevating experiences
- To foster an inclusive, engaging, and academically enriching environment for all postgraduate students
- To bridge communication between students and university management
- To promote professional growth, well-being, and cultural diversity.
Meet your current elected representatives who are all working hard to improve your graduate student experience. Aside from attending and contributing to monthly committee meetings, our representatives become involved in a range of projects, initiatives, subcommittees and University- and Campus-level committees.
STANY BALA KUMAR
“Hi, I’m Stany working on polymer chemistry as a PhD candidate at the School of Science. I chase molecules by day and bike trails by weekend. I live for travel, nature, and new horizons. My motto? Keep everyone happy, and happiness somehow finds its way back to me.“
Responsibilities
- Official spokesperson of MUPA
- Day-to-day management of the MUPA Executive Committee (EC)
- Raise/follow up issues pertaining to Postgraduate students welfare to the right authorities
- Advocate for the collective interests of Postgraduate students
- Hear grievances, complaints or suggestions to do with any aspect of the workings of MUPA from any Postgraduate student or any member of the MUPA EC, and to ensure that appropriate action is taken
Shatakshi Mishra
“Hi all I’m Shatakshi a PhD candidate working on cancer therapy at the School of Medicine, powered by caffeine and curiosity. I live for music, love to draw, and firmly believe stepping out of comfort zones is step one to winning. Science by day, creative chaos by night,wickedly curious and weirdly zoned out. ✌🏻”
Responsibilities
- Organize seminars for education, research and career development of the Postgraduate student community
- Organise forums for discussion of issues related to Postgraduate student welfare
- Work closely with the MUPA President and assist the him/her where required and necessarySubcommittee- (Left)
Ram Narayanan Ravi
“Hi Everyone! I’m Ram and I am serving the role of Secretary for the MUPA 2026. I’m a second year PhD student in JCSMHS. My area of research is Neuroscience, especially on Alzheimer’s Disease. When I’m not doing council work, I explore more on the archaeological discoveries across the world.”
Subcommittee –
Lin Zi Wen
Responsibilities
- Give notice, and prepare agenda for all MUPA EC meetings and annual general meetings
- Record and maintain the minutes of every MUPA EC meetings
- Prepare letters and documents of MUPA
Ashar Sayeed
“Hi everyone! I’m Ashar Sayeed, Research Scholar at the School of Information Technology. I enjoy breaking AI models to learn how to protect them. Everyone says humans keep secrets, but AI can’t, and here I’m teaching it how. In my role as Treasurer, I’m excited to manage finances efficiently, promote transparency, and foster MUPA’s progress.”
Responsibilities
- Prepare the annual budget report for MUPA
- Keep a detailed record of the day to day financial transactions of MUPA
- Keep a detailed financial record of all MUPA projects
- Submit financial reports of MUPA for review, approval and auditing
Sagnik Nag
“I’m a 3rd-year PhD candidate at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences (JCSMHS), working in the area of cancer therapeutics and nanomedicine. Alongside my research, I’m actively involved in student representation and advocacy through council work. Outside the lab, I genuinely enjoy cooking—it’s my go-to way to unwind after long experimental days and a skill I’m always trying to improve.”
Amrita Muralikrishnan
“Hello everyone! I am Amrita, serving as one of the Activities Managers for MUPA 2026. With a background in pharmacy, I value both teamwork and creativity in shaping activities that go beyond routine student life. Let’s team up to create events that are fun, memorable, and worth clearing your schedule for!”
Responsibilities
- Organize major social events for the Postgraduate students
- Liaise with the relevant members of the MUPA EC in order to expand, develop and co-ordinate the range of social activities for the Postgraduate students
- Provide recommendations to the MUPA EC on ways to improve the activities to cater to all Postgraduate students
Scasia Fortunata Halim
“Hello everyone! My name is Scasia, and I’ll be helping to look after your welfare this year. I’m part of MuM peer student supporter, so feel free to drop me a message anytime if you’d like a chat or need support. Outside of my PhD, you’ll usually find me trying new crafts or baking new recipes just for fun.”
Responsibilities
- Engage in policy formulation, liaison, initiatives and action on any matter concerning the social and economic welfare of Postgraduate students
- Organize activities to promote the mental and physical well-being of Postgraduate students’ welfare
- Upkeep the MUPA Lounge
Maxine Yap
“Hi everyone! I’m Maxine, and one half of your Publicity & Media exco team! I’m a first year PhD student in JCSMHS. When I’m not doing council work, I run @neurononsense.phd on instagram, where I update my PhD progress and turn neuroscience into very unserious (but educational) content.”
Hasminah Abbas
“I’m currently working on interdisciplinary energy storage research involving 2D materials and biochar across chemical and mechanical engineering. Outside the lab, I enjoy videography, photography, and visual content editing, and usually unwind by watching movies. 👩🏻🔬🎬”
Responsibilities
- Manage the official MUPA website and social media accounts
- Promote all activities and events sponsored, provided, or endorsed by or through the MUPA EC
- Manage the marketing and publicity announcements
- Officially promote the MUPA Elections, Extraordinary General Meetings and referenda in accordance with the regulations
Subcommitee-
Pranav Prabakaran
Responsibilities
- Acquire feedback on the current issues and concerns from the Postgraduate students within the School and to report them in the MUPA EC meetings
- Liaise with the School Course Coordinator and/or Research Coordinator on Postgraduate student matters/issues where the nature requires it to be resolved within school level first.
- Represent MUPA in any school-based committees to discuss and highlight any relevant and key issues concerning the welfare and experience of Postgraduate students
- Initiate school-based activities and events for the purpose of improving the Postgraduate experience at the University
Tan Min Xuan
“Hi everyone! I am Min Xuan, the student representative for SoIT. I’m a second-year PhD student, mainly working on AI security and generative models for scientific data. I’m always happy to chat or help out, so feel free to reach out anytime!”
Subcommittee –
Yong Zi Qian
Jeremy Goh Jun Fei
“Hi all! I’m Jeremy, your School of Pharmacy student representative for this year! I’m a first year PhD student that studies about older motorcyclists. Fun fact, beyond postgraduate and council work, I’m also a part-time online English tutor!”
Shadha Ismail
“Hi, my name is Shadha and I’m a second year PhD student who’s the co-rep for SoS with Pan! When not doing PhD stuff, I enjoy playing chill games and working on handicraft and calligraphy related hobbies:)”
Pan Nu Thwe
“Hello! It’s Pan. SoS EXCO. I am almost in my third year of my PhD. I love Vietnamese coffee. My pastime is doodle journaling.”
Subcommittee –
Fathan Anandadzikra
Parisa Islam
“Hi, I am Parisa, a PhD candidate of second year and the student representative of SOB. I have been in the academia for a long time and my current research area is sustainable consumption behaviour. Behind the scene, I am a poet and literature lover. Music, Nature & Travelling are my kind of things.“
Noor E Hira
“I’m a 1st-year PhD student in Chemical Engineering, working on molecular simulations. I support initiatives that bring our student community together.
Fun fact: I recently started a YouTube channel where I teach molecular simulation, breaking down complex concepts into simple, practical explanations!”
Navya Anna Raju
“Hi everyone! I’m Navya, a first-year PhD student and one of your School of Engineering reps. Looking forward to meeting you all and working together this year!”
Subcommittee –
Tan Wen Jian & Afnan Ahmad
Asmit Das
“Hi! I’m Asmit, your SOM Representative ’26. Having joined the JCSMHS family in late 2025, I’m honored to voice your needs.
My research focuses on nutraceuticals and drug synergies for Fabry disease. Beyond the lab, I’m an explorer at heart, seeking clarity on forest trails and mountain peaks. Here’s to science and summits!”
Subcommittee –
Avirup Panja & Sushreetha Paul
Ahmed Reza Hashmi
mupa.international-rep@monash.edu
“Hi everyone! I am Ahmed Hashmi, a Research Scholar at MUM-SOP working on pharmaceutical nanotechnology & formulation development. As International Student Representative for MUPA-2026, I’m determined to represent International Postgrad community related concerns in specific forums and discussions. My goal is to ensure every international postgraduate feels supported, heard, and empowered.”
Subcommittee –
Yunfei Xu & Muhammathu Jifry Ifran
Responsibilities
- Liaise with the Vice President(s) regarding school-based issues concerning international students.
- Represent the views of MUPA in any school-specific forums and discussions.
- Consider issues relating to the quality of education and research, international student welfare and rights of international Postgraduate students from the respective schools.
- Initiate school-based activities and events for the purpose of improving the international Postgraduate students’ experience at the University.
- Develop and maintain communication with the international Postgraduate students of the respective schools.
mupa.coursework-rep@monash.edu
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain contact with MSc. Coursework students in the capacity of an interschool liaison
- Effectively communicate the views of MUPA to the coursework cohort regarding campus level forums
- Consider issues relating to the quality of education, student welfare and rights of Postgraduate students from the respective schools
- Emphasize key University policy changes that affect coursework students
- Initiate inter-school activities and events for the purpose of improving the Postgraduate experience at the University
