Dr. Deirdre Dragovich

Professor

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Biography

Deirdre Dragovich is a professor at the University of Sydney, where she specializes in rock weathering processes in various environments, including monumental stone and desert varnish. Her work extensively covers topics such as erosion, dryland salinity, desertification, and sediment transfer in hillslope and stream environments, particularly in post-fire landscapes. Additionally, she is involved in managing soil erosion within national parks. In her postgraduate teaching role, she supervises PhD researchers and presents a research-skills course as part of the Master of Environmental Science program, focusing on Integrated Environmental Practice. Her contributions to the field are backed by her involvement in several selected publications, including 'The Australian Physical Environment' published by Oxford University Press in 2008, as well as various grants related to sediment movement and land use effects. Dragovich's expertise and research have significant implications for environmental management and policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in rock weathering and environmental management.

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.