Dr. Aria Dolatabadian

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aria Dolatabadian is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on crop genetics and genomics, specifically plant-microbe interactions. He pursued his PhD at UWA from 2015 to 2019, investigating the role of Brassica napus genomic structural variation in disease resistance. His prior experience includes positions as a Technical Officer at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in Western Australia and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Manitoba. Aria's research mainly revolves around disease resistance in Brassica species, particularly against blackleg disease in canola. He is adept in both lab and fieldwork, utilizing bioinformatics tools for data analysis and visualization. A fluent speaker of Persian and English, Aria brings a multicultural perspective to his research and aims to contribute to sustainable agricultural practices through advanced technologies and novel strategies in crop management.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2019-07-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on crop genetics and molecular biology, focusing on plant-microbe interactions.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-02-01 — 2022-07-31

University of Manitoba • Manitoba, Canada

Studied disease resistance mechanisms in canola crops.

Technical Officer

2014-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) • Perth, Australia

Supported agricultural research and development initiatives.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.