Dr. Alison Funston

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alison Funston is a chief investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science and a lecturer in the School of Chemistry at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. She received her PhD from the University of Melbourne in 2002 and held postdoctoral appointments at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the University of Melbourne. Dr. Funston's research focuses on the synthesis, assembly, and spectroscopy of nanoscale systems, particularly the energy transport and optical properties of well-defined assemblies of metal and semiconductor nanocrystals. Her expertise contributes to advancements in the understanding of energy transfer and electron transfer phenomena at the nanoscale, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Dr. Funston has contributed significantly to projects related to solar energy conversion, lighting, and security through her research on nanocrystals and their unique optical properties.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.