Dr. Conny Hooper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Conny Hooper is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where she specializes in Molecular Computational Biology within the School of Molecular Sciences. She studied process engineering and obtained her Master's in Medical Biotechnology in 2005 from the University of Technology in Berlin, Germany. Conny completed her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at the University of Western Australia in 2011, focusing on the genetic mechanisms underlying childhood brain cancers. Since then, she has contributed significantly to plant computational biology through her research on projects like climate-resilient urban green spaces and biodiversity barcoding in the Pilbara mining region. Her work integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolic modeling approaches, offering insights into biochemical limitations that affect plant growth and adaptability in changing climates. Conny is also involved in various online resources focused on plant proteins and metabolic processes, enhancing agricultural practices. Her research has implications for biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in Molecular Computational Biology, focusing on plant traits and genomic modeling.

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
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.