Dr. Dominic Williamson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dominic Williamson is a theoretical quantum physicist and a Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) Fellow at the University of Sydney's School of Physics. His research primarily focuses on quantum phases of matter and the application of quantum error correction in computing. He explores new quantum phases of matter formed in strongly interacting quantum many-body systems, aiming to understand their potential applications in quantum technology. In 2022, Dominic began lecturing in Quantum Mechanics for second-year students and is involved in supervising research students participating in the Joint PhD program with the University of Sydney's partner institutions. His research also dives into topological quantum codes and their implications for quantum computation, placing him at the forefront of mathematical physics research. In 2023, he was recognized as a field leader in this domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research in theoretical quantum physics and lecturing.

Awards

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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)

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.