Dr. Duncan Wild

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Biography

Duncan Wild completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours at the University of Melbourne and pursued a PhD focusing on infrared spectroscopy of size-selected anion complexes. In 2003, he received the Alexander Von Humboldt Fellowship to continue his research at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen, Germany. His research primarily investigates timescales of energy relaxation in carotenoids and the spectroscopy of neutral stilbene-alkane gas phase complexes. Wild joined the University of Western Australia in 2007, where he has been an Academic Conduct Advisor and has led projects centered on ion complex and cluster photoelectron spectroscopy. His current research aims to characterize ionic clusters to enhance understanding of intermolecular interactions and chemical reaction transition states. Utilizing instruments like the Time Flight mass spectrometer coupled with a PhotoElectron Spectrometer (TOF-PES), he explores the formation of halide anions with various neutral molecules in the gas phase, striving for high-resolution spectral data through innovative experimental setups and computational methods. He is actively involved in teaching various chemistry courses and is known for his work in laser spectroscopy and computational chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Research Fellow

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducts research in Physical Chemistry focusing on Laser Spectroscopy and Computational Chemistry.

Courses

CHEM1001 Chemistry: Properties and Energetics CHEM2002 Analytical Physical Chemistry CHEM3002 Chemical Explorations CHEM3005 Chemical Spectroscopy and Structure

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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