Dr. Budiman Minasny

Professor

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Biography

Budiman Minasny is a Professor of Soil-Landscape Modelling at the University of Sydney, part of the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His work primarily focuses on soil science, particularly in the areas of soil carbon auditing and digital soil mapping. He has been recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher and has over 160 international journal publications. Professor Minasny has made significant contributions to understanding soil distribution and its variances over space and time, developing novel methodologies for soil landscape modelling and employing machine learning techniques to analyze soil data. He is also involved in major research initiatives such as GlobalSoilMap, which aims to provide crucial soil information addressing global challenges like food security and climate change. With degrees from Universitas Sumatera Utara in Indonesia and a PhD from the University of Sydney, he combines academic rigor with practical applications to solve pressing environmental issues. His leadership in projects funded by various governmental and research bodies reflects his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and informing policy on soil management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research and teaching in soil science and landscape modelling.

Awards

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Richard Webster Medal

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.