Dr. Amy Dougherty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Amy J. Dougherty is an adjunct lecturer at the University of New South Wales and an honorary fellow at the University of Wollongong, with 20 years of academic and commercial experience in geochemistry, geochronology, geophysics, geomorphology, geography, and environmental science. Her research focuses on the optimization of geophysical and geochronological remote sensing techniques to better understand climate change, natural hazards, and renewable energy. Dr. Dougherty has conducted research across five continents, exploring diverse settings such as active volcanoes, earthquake zones, geothermal fields, and toxic waste sites. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Union College, a Master's from Boston University, and a PhD from the University of Auckland. Additionally, she has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Wollongong and has collaborated with NASA and MIT as a research assistant, as well as volunteering with the National Park Service.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW

Lecturing in geosciences and conducting research.

Honorary Fellow

— Present

University of Wollongong • Wollongong, NSW

Conducting research in geology and environmental science.

Sole Proprietor

— Present

GeoInsights Consulting •

Providing consulting services in geosciences.

Courses

GEOS1211 Earth Environmental Science GEOS3761 Environmental Change

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.

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Honours degree (Class 1 or 2:1) or Master by Research Identified Research Supervisor
Application Checklist
  • Research Proposal
  • Two Referee Reports
  • Evidence of Research Experience
  • Transcript of Records
  • Identification Documents
Specialization Notes

Requires a strong alignment with Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science research focus areas.