Dr. Alison Ord

Professor

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Biography

Alison Ord received her Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Edinburgh in 1977 and completed her PhD at the University of California at Los Angeles in 1981. She has conducted research at several prominent institutions including Monash University, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, and currently, the University of Western Australia. Professor Ord’s expertise lies in structural geology and mechanics of hydrothermal systems, utilizing computer modeling techniques to explore coupled deforming systems involving heat and fluid transport, thermodynamics, and chaotic systems. She is particularly interested in applying tools developed through nonlinear dynamical systems, with a focus on multifractal analysis and recurrence plots. Her work often involves analyzing large datasets concerning alteration assemblages and mineralization in hydrothermal systems to quantify distinct fingerprint classes. Through her research, she aims to develop innovative paradigms for mineral exploration by employing nonlinear dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Engaged in research and collaboration within the Department of Geology.

Visiting Professor

2015-05-01 — Present

Hefei University of Technology • Hefei

Provided expertise and guidance within the university's geological sciences program.

Awards

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Bruce Hobbs Medal for Excellence in Structural Geology

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Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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