Dr. Emily Waller

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Emily Waller. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Emily Waller is a doctoral researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in the School of Social Sciences, and she is affiliated with the UNSW Australian Human Rights Centre. Her doctoral research examines conflict-related sexual violence and the stigma associated with it, particularly focusing on how justice mechanisms can effectively address these issues within a broader transformative framework. Emily has collected empirical data in Uganda and Rwanda, where high rates of conflict-related sexual violence persist. She has a multidisciplinary research background that explores the intersections of public health, human rights, justice, and gender, with a specific emphasis on the East Africa and Asia-Pacific regions. Emily has supported various research initiatives in Sri Lanka and the Solomon Islands, developing practical tools for rapid assessments in health initiatives aimed at conflict prevention. She has contributed to the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects, investigating women's post-conflict reparations and pandemic influenza responses, focusing on public health and human rights frameworks. Emily earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health (International Health Development) from UNSW and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on human rights in health and sexual violence issues in conflict settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Conducts doctoral research on conflict-related sexual violence and justice mechanisms.

Research Associate

2013-01-01 — Present

Australian Research Council • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Contributed to research on combating sexual violence against women in post-conflict settings.

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — Present

Australian Research Council • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Analyzed social science perspectives on public health responses to pandemic influenza.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.