Dr. Aaron Tang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aaron Tang is an Honorary Lecturer at the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University. His research focuses on the systemic risks associated with emerging technologies. He completed his PhD examining the feasibility and desirability of last-ditch efforts to address climate change, particularly highlighting greenhouse gas removal and solar geoengineering. In addition to his academic pursuits, Aaron has served as a Policy Analyst at the Australian Academy of Science and is a Research Affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge. He brings a comprehensive understanding of climate change science and policy to his research, having co-convened courses such as ENVS3020/6307: Climate Change Science & Policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Lecturer

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Teach courses related to Climate Change Science and Policy.

Policy Analyst

— Present

Australian Academy of Science • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Analyzed climate change policies and provided expert recommendations.

Research Affiliate

— Present

Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducted research on existential risks associated with climate change.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.