Sarla Kumari
Principal Academic Staff Member
Contact info
Phone
834 8800 ext 3079
Location
About
Awards
Qualifications
- Pursuing PhD in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication, Queens Academic Group (QAG), Auckland, 2014
- Master of Technology in Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, India, 2011
- Bachelor of Technology in Engineering, Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, India, 2006
Areas of expertise
Industry experience, affiliations, and achievements
Research activity
- Women in Engineering
- Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
- Sustainability and Renewable Energy
- Engineering Education
Crossin, E., (ed), Pour, M., (ed), Australasian Association for Engineering Education., & Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference (35th: 2024: Christchurch, New Zealand). (2024). Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE 2024). Engineers Australia. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.9781925627992
K. Clarke, T. Ariyarathna and S. Kumari, "Concept-to-implementation of New Threshold-based Fall Detection Sensor," TENCON 2021 - 2021 IEEE Region 10 Conference
(TENCON), Auckland, New Zealand, 2021, pp. 597-602, doi: 10.1109/TENCON54134.2021.9707236.
Concept-to-implementation of New Threshold-based Fall Detection Sensor | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE XploreSelect publications
What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?
Learners. Diversity. Cultural competencies. Innovation.
I enjoy seeing the moment when students grasp a difficult engineering concept and are able to apply it in a practical way. It is rewarding to shape future workforces.
What do you love about your area?
Engineering is all about solving problems creatively.
I love and enjoy guiding students to approach challenges methodically while also encouraging innovation.
Tell us about your experience in the industry
- Jaycar Electronics Limited, Hamilton and Auckland: Manager and Technical Advisor (Electrical and Electronics) 2017
- Tru-Test Limited, Auckland: Assembler in Milk Meter area Production Department-2014