Dr. Shanthy Thuraisingham
Details
College: School of Law
Department: School of Law
Campus: City Campus Australia
shanthy.thuraisingham@rmit.edu.au
ORCID: 0009-0006-9811-8534
About
Dr Shanthy Thuraisingham is an award-winning legal academic, researcher and former legal practitioner with over 25 years of experience in higher education, legal scholarship and academic leadership across Australia and Southeast Asia. Her areas of expertise include contract law, company law, banking and finance Law, corporate governance, directors’ duties, shareholder protection, regulatory reform and legal education.
Dr Thuraisingham has an extensive scholarly record comprising 13 books, book chapters and related publications, and 30 published journal articles and editorials. Her work appears in respected international journals, including the Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Corporate Law Studies, Asian Journal of Comparative Law and Singapore Journal of Legal Studies. She has co-authored several company law textbooks published by LexisNexis, including Principles of Company Law. Her recent research also examines technology-enhanced learning and graduate employability, including her 2026 co-authored article, Growth Mindset as a Catalyst for Technology-Enhanced Work-Integrated Learning, published in the International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning.
Her research and educational development initiatives have attracted 17 grants totalling approximately A$140,000, in addition to an OECD research project. She has received 13 academic awards and commendations, recognising excellence in research, teaching, administration and professional contributions.
Dr Thuraisingham's international policy and industry engagement includes serving on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Taskforce on the Role of Stock Exchanges in Improving Corporate Governance in Asia, the Listing Committee of Bursa Malaysia, and the adjudication committee for the ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards. She has also contributed to corporate governance and legal education initiatives involving Bank Negara Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia and professional bodies across the region.
A committed advocate for women's leadership and empowerment, Dr Thuraisingham established the Women in Leadership Hub and the Women in Leadership Mentoring Program (WILMA) at Kaplan Business School. She convened the Women Beyond Borders International Symposium in 2025 and co-authored its accompanying Women Beyond Borders Abstract Book, promoting international dialogue on women's leadership, professional development and empowerment.
Prior to her current appointment at RMIT University, Dr Thuraisingham held senior academic leadership positions, including Academic Director at Kaplan Business School and Associate Professor, Course Director and Head of Business Law and Taxation at Monash University Malaysia.
Teaching interests
My teaching interests include contract law, company and finance law, banking law, business law, corporate governance, commercial law, and ethics and the law. I have extensive experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students across Australia and Southeast Asia.
My teaching focuses on helping students understand legal principles and apply them to real-world situations. I place particular emphasis on developing critical thinking, legal reasoning, problem-solving and research skills, while encouraging students to consider both legal obligations and ethical responsibilities in professional decision-making.
I also have a strong interest in curriculum development, innovative teaching methods and assessment design that promote active learning, student engagement and independent thinking.
More recently, my interests have expanded to include the ethical and responsible use of generative AI in legal education, particularly how it can support learning while maintaining academic integrity, independent judgement and professional responsibility.
My overall approach to teaching is to prepare students not only with a sound understanding of the law but also with the practical and ethical skills needed for professional practice.
Research interests
My research interests are primarily in corporate law, corporate governance and comparative company law, with a particular focus on directors' duties, shareholder rights, minority shareholder protection and corporate accountability. Much of my research has examined corporate governance practices and legal reforms in emerging economies, particularly Malaysia and other Asian jurisdictions.
I have authored and co-authored over 40 research and scholarly publications, including books, book chapters, journal articles and research reports. My research has also contributed to policy and industry discussions, including work with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the role of stock exchanges in improving corporate governance in Asia.
More recently, my research has expanded into the legal and ethical implications of artificial intelligence, particularly the extent to which company directors can rely on AI-generated advice in discharging their duties and the need for appropriate oversight and accountability.
I am also interested in legal education and the scholarship of teaching and learning, particularly the ethical use of generative AI in higher education, academic integrity, assessment practices and the development of students' critical thinking and professional judgement.
My broader research interests include women in leadership, board diversity, business ethics and the role of education in promoting professional development and responsible leadership.
