Dr. Felix De Tombeur

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Felix de Tombeur is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His research interests revolve around plant-soil interactions, specifically focusing on the roles of silicon in plant defenses and nutrient acquisition strategies. He has a proven track record of investigating ecosystem development and silica-based defenses, contributing significantly to our understanding of soil formation and nutrient cycling, particularly in phosphorus-poor habitats. Notably, he has explored silicification and biomineralization processes. With a commendable h-index of 854 and numerous citations to his publications, he is well-regarded in his field. He continues to engage in collaborative research projects aimed at advancing knowledge related to these critical ecological aspects.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducting research on plant-soil interactions and silicon's role in nutrient acquisition and plant defenses.

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.