Dr. Amandine Schaeffer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amandine Schaeffer is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, focusing on physical oceanography. Her research includes observing and modeling ocean dynamics, with particular emphasis on the East Australian Current, shelf dynamics, and marine heatwaves. She obtained her PhD in Physical Oceanography from the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography in Toulon, France, and has conducted postdoctoral research at UNSW. Schaeffer is actively involved in the BluebottleWatch project, which studies bluebottle jellyfish dynamics and their impacts. She teaches various courses, including Mathematics for Life Sciences and Statistics for Life Sciences, and supervises graduate students in their research related to marine science.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Lecturing in mathematics and statistics.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

UNSW • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research in oceanographic modeling.

Courses

Mathematics for Life Science Statistics for Life Science Mathematics 1A Australian Marine Science (Master of Marine Science and Management)

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
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.