Dr. Elin Thomas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elin Thomas is an accomplished academic with a focus on deep-sea biology and marine conservation. She has a strong background in biological sciences, holding a PhD in Conservation Biology from the University of Western Australia and an MSci in Marine Biology from the University of Southampton. With an h-index of 128, she has made significant contributions to her field, as evidenced by her numerous publications and citations. Elin's research interests encompass invertebrate ecology, taxonomy, and molecular ecology, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals for protecting marine ecosystems. She also serves as the Communications Manager for the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative, where she advocates for sustainable management of deep-sea resources. Her work contributes to global efforts in marine conservation and the understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, addressing critical challenges posed by deep-sea mining and biodiversity loss.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conduct research and contribute to academic projects in marine science.

Communications Manager

2024-08-19 — Present

Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative •

Oversee communications and outreach activities related to deep-ocean conservation.

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
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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