Inaugural cohort of Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Professors

Monash University congratulates the first cohort of professors to be conferred the title of Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor. Commencing Monday 1 June 2026, recipients have been appointed for their international pre-eminence in research or education within their discipline.

Monash Engineering sends warmest congratulations to Professor Ranjith Pathegama Gamage (Civil and Environmental Engineering); Professor Dana Kulić (Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering); and Professor Siang-Piao Chai (Chemical Engineering, Monash Malaysia).

Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Professorships (VCDP) will be conferred annually through a nomination process overseen by Provost and Senior Vice-President. Monash University is excited to receive future nominations for this prestigious title from deputy vice-chancellors, faculty deans and heads of international campuses and locations.

A full list of inaugural recipients can be viewed here.