Dr. Benjamin Dix Matthews

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Benjamin Dix-Matthews is an experimental physicist specializing in stabilization of free-space optical links, metrology, geodesy, and high-speed communications. His academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics from the University of Western Australia, where he researched coherent optical transmission through atmospheric turbulence. He has also earned a Master of Professional Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Distinction, focusing on optimizing radio parameter choices for low energy networks. In addition to his Master's, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics Engineering from the same university. Benjamin has contributed to multiple research projects aimed at advancing optical communications, including research on optical time transfer terminals and free-space optical atomic clock comparison. His work involves pioneering methods in communication technology to enhance efficiency and reliability in data transfer.

Research Interests

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
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Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

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