Dr. Anastasia Popkova

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anastasia Popkova is a scientific researcher specializing in polarization optics, polarimetry, optical superresolution, and chiral light beams, with a significant focus on liquid crystal physics. Her educational journey includes the successful completion of a Master of Science degree in Physics and Applied Mathematics from South Ural State University in Russia in 2005, followed by a Ph.D. in Optics from Tomsk State University. Anastasia has extensive teaching experience, having engaged students of various age groups from kindergarten through to university level. Currently, she is dedicated to her doctoral studies in physics education at the University of Western Australia. Her research efforts are directed towards the development and implementation of a mathematics curriculum in schools that supports the teaching of Einsteinian Physics. This is driven by her commitment to equipping the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to address the challenges of the modern world. Additionally, her professional experience includes roles at the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany, where she conducted research on complex polarization systems with an emphasis on ferroelectric nanocomposites.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in polarization optics and physics education.

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
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.