Dr. Anthony Millar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anthony Millar is a research plant molecular biologist and gene technologist with expertise in RNA biology, particularly microRNAs and their functions in disease pathogen response. He is also interested in the characterization of plant RNA-binding proteins. As the Deputy Director of the ARC Training Centre for Accelerated Future Crop Development, Millar focuses on plant transformation and gene-editing technologies that aim to enhance future crops, specifically Brassica carinata. His background includes a PhD from the Australian National University (1994) and extensive research experience at CSIRO and UBC Canada, covering topics such as anaerobic stress, seed oils, leaf waxes, seed dormancy, and preharvest sprouting. Millar also serves as the Teaching Convenor for the Master of Biotechnology program and convenes the courses BIOL8702 Advanced Research Techniques and BIOL2162/6162 Molecular Gene Technology, supervising research students and guiding them through their projects in molecular gene technology and related areas.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.