Dr. Adrienne Nicotra

Professor

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Biography

Adrienne Nicotra is a plant evolutionary ecologist whose research focuses on how plants respond to environmental change, with a particular emphasis on phenotypic plasticity. She specializes in the study of native species in a wide range of environments, especially mountain flora. Adrienne started as a postdoctoral fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) in 1998 and is currently a Professor in the Division of Ecology and Evolution at the Research School of Biology. Alongside her research, she teaches and supervises honours and postgraduate students, and she is the director of the Australian Mountain Research Facility. Adrienne's work involves understanding the genetic basis of plant resilience and sensitivity to temperature stress, contributing significantly to the field of ecological research by exploring plant abilities to adapt to changing climates.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.