Dr. Chris Turney

Professor

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Biography

Chris Turney is an experienced science leader in climate change and earth science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He is involved in interdisciplinary research aimed at tackling global environmental challenges in the Anthropocene. As the Director of the Earth Sustainability Science Research Centre, he develops and promotes science-based decision-making that influences government and industry policies. Chris's research includes stable isotope stratigraphy and its application to understanding glacial-interglacial transitions. With over 32,000 citations and an h-index of 63, he has published around 220 scientific papers including contributions to prestigious journals such as Nature and Science. His work spans various disciplines and is recognized internationally, having received several awards including the Frederick Stone Award and the Bigsby Medal. Chris also supervises research students and coordinates the course GEOS3761 'Environmental Change' at UNSW.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading research initiatives in climate change and earth science.

Awards

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Frederick White Prize

2014-01-01
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Bigsby Medal

2009-01-01
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Philip Leverhulme Prize

2008-01-01
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Sir Nicholas Shackleton Medal

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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