Dr. Annette George

Professor

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Biography

Annette George has an extensive background in geology, having obtained her PhD from Victoria University of Wellington, focusing on the geological evolution of the Torlesse Terrane in New Zealand. Since moving to Australia, she has rich experience as both a teacher and researcher in sedimentary basins from the Archean to modern age. She has held several academic positions at the University of Western Australia since 1996, including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor. Her research interests span various topics, including tectonic evolution, sedimentology, and sequence stratigraphy, with a particular focus on the Paleozoic carbonate reefs and their application in energy, groundwater, and mineral resources. George coordinates numerous undergraduate and postgraduate coursework units, such as Field Geology and Basin Analysis, which reflect her expertise in these fields. Throughout her career, she has actively contributed to research projects and has received various awards, including the Dorothy Hill Medal and Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.

Research Interests

Basin Analysis Ancient Carbonate Reefs Mass Extinctions Petroleum Geology Sedimentology Sequence Stratigraphy Tectonics and Crustal Evolution Basin-Hosted Resources

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Head of School, leading research and teaching in geology.

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducted research and taught courses in sedimentary geology.

Senior Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Lectured on geological sciences and coordinated research.

Lecturer

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Taught undergraduate courses in geology.

Research Associate/Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1996-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Engaged in research projects in geology.

Lecturer

1988-01-01 — 1993-01-01

University of Melbourne • Melbourne

Taught undergraduate courses in geology.

Awards

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Senior Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Dorothy Hill Medal

2002-01-01

Courses

Petroleum Systems Subsurface Characterisation Field Geology Basin Analysis Introduction to Basin Analysis Tectonics of Australia and the Indo-Pacific

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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Specialization Notes

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