Dr. Alissa Flatley

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Biography

Alissa Flatley is a lecturer in physical geography at UNSW Canberra. She completed her PhD in 2022 at the University of Melbourne, where her research focused on the geomorphology of small arid zone streams in the Eastern Pilbara, Western Australia, and the implications of mining on river relocation designs. During her doctoral studies, she worked as an associate lecturer and research assistant at the University of Melbourne, supporting research projects in cosmogenic isotope analysis and optically stimulated luminescence of Quaternary materials. Alissa is a fluvial geomorphologist who integrates geochronological methods and remote sensing to address issues related to past Quaternary environments and anthropogenically driven environmental change. She is also involved in teaching subjects such as Geography 1A, Geography 1B, Environmental Hazards, and Geographic Research Methods at UNSW Canberra. Alissa is keenly interested in human-physical systems and landscape processes over various timescales.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2025-01-01 — Present

UNSW Canberra • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of physical geography, focusing on geomorphology and human-physical systems.

Courses

Geography 1A Geography 1B Environmental Hazards Geographic Research Methods

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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