Professor Dr. Brett Gonzalez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brett Gonzalez is an Invertebrate Zoologist specializing in scale worms (Aphroditiformia; Annelida). His research focuses on enhancing the knowledge of rare and unique taxa inhabiting poorly understood environments, including deep-sea, subterranean, pelagic zones, and interstitium. Currently, he is part of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre, investigating processes that generate and maintain biodiversity in the marine realm. His work concentrates on evolutionary processes driving diversity and adaptation, shaping life history strategies, and impacting biogeographic distributions. His research bridges traditional taxonomy and systematics with modern techniques, such as high-throughput sequencing and 3D reconstruction through advanced microscopy.

Research Interests

Phylogenetics Comparative Methods Invertebrate Ecology Taxonomy Aphroditiformia Annelida Subterranean Biology Anchialine Zoology Deep Sea Biology Evolution

Experience

Research Associate

2023-01-01 — Present

Smithsonian National Museum Natural History • N/A

Conducts research in various areas of invertebrate zoology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2018-06-01 — 2023-11-01

Smithsonian National Museum Natural History • N/A

Engaged in research related to invertebrate ecology and taxonomy.

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.