Dr. Danica Goggin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Danica Goggin completed her PhD studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and has experience working as a specialist consultant in enzymology with the Western Australia Department of Agriculture before returning to UWA as a postdoctoral researcher. Currently, she is a research associate with the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative at the School of Agriculture and Environment. Her main field of research focuses on plant biochemistry, where she has investigated factors such as anoxia tolerance in wheat, the identification of allergens in lupin seeds, and the biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying herbicide resistance in agricultural weeds. Goggin has contributed to various funded projects, including the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative Phase 6 and projects aimed at understanding plant responses to herbicides. Her research intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable agriculture and food security.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on herbicide resistance and plant biochemistry.

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
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

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