Dr. Chris Ling

Professor

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Biography

Professor Chris Ling is a leading expert in solid-state chemistry and holds the position of Professor at the University of Sydney's School of Chemistry. He has contributed significantly to the field since completing his BSc at the University of Melbourne and his PhD at the Australian National University. His research interests are diverse, including solid-state materials chemistry, magnetic materials, and energy storage and conversion materials such as solid-oxide fuel cells and batteries. Professor Ling employs a crystal chemical approach to relate the crystal structure of materials to their chemical composition and physical properties, making extensive use of neutron scattering, synchrotron X-ray science, and electron diffraction. Throughout his career, he has focused on the structural characterization of materials, utilizing advanced techniques in physical property measurement. He has also been involved in numerous high-impact research projects and received multiple awards, including the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and several grants from the Australian Research Council. Professor Ling plays a crucial role in Australia's materials research community, particularly in advancing clean energy technologies. His work includes exploration in low-dimensional magnetism, functional materials, and the development of high-performance materials for future battery applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in solid-state chemistry and energy storage conversion materials.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducted advanced research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Involved in teaching and research activities in the School of Chemistry.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Responsible for teaching and developing courses in chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Argonne National Laboratory • USA

Conducted research in materials science.

Physicist

— Present

Institut Laue-Langevin • France

Worked as a physicist in diffraction group.

Awards

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Fellow

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Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

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Faculty of Science Outstanding Teaching and Research Award

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.