Dr. David Raubenheimer

Professor

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Biography

David Raubenheimer is a Professor of Nutritional Ecology at the University of Sydney, holding the Leonard P. Ullmann Chair in Nutritional Ecology since April 2013. He is a leading expert in the field of nutritional ecology, a discipline focused on how the nutritional aspects of an organism's environment interplay with biology to determine health and fitness outcomes. His research employs comparative approaches, integrating ecological and evolutionary perspectives to study various species including insects, fish, birds, and mammals, which has significantly influenced understanding of human nutrition-related issues, including dietary causes of obesity. Through his work at the Charles Perkins Centre, he collaborates with experts across disciplines to develop solutions to pressing global nutrition challenges. His research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in understanding life on Earth, healthy animals, and biodiversity conservation. Raubenheimer has published extensively and has received multiple grants for integrating nutrition with environmental systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Nutritional Ecology

2013-04-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research on the interactions between nutrition and ecological factors affecting health.

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.