Amila Premakumara Engineering and IT

(he/him)

I’m Amila Premakumara a graduate researcher in the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, and I represent the Faculty of Engineering and IT on the GSA Faculty Council at the University of Melbourne. As a graduate researcher, I’m passionate about ensuring that student voices are meaningfully heard in the decisions that shape our academic and professional lives.

In this role, I hope to strengthen the connection between graduate researchers and the Faculty by improving transparency around key policies and advocating for initiatives that directly address the evolving needs of our cohort. I’m particularly interested in ensuring that research students have reliable access to workspaces, resources, and support systems that enable both academic success and wellbeing.

I believe in fostering a vibrant, inclusive community where students feel empowered to speak up and get involved. Whether it’s through policy consultation, improved communication channels, or student-led initiatives, I’m committed to making sure the graduate experience is both fulfilling and fair for everyone in our faculty.