Dr. Fiona Panther

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Fiona Panther received her PhD from the Australian National University in 2019, focusing on understanding the origin of antimatter in the Milky Way galaxy. During her doctoral research, she investigated the origins of antimatter related to supermassive black holes at the galactic center, radioactive decay of material synthesized in supernova explosions, and modeled the propagation of antimatter in astrophysical environments. In 2019, she commenced a postdoctoral position at the University of New South Wales Canberra, shifting her focus to astrophysical transients, particularly supernovae, and studied nucleosynthesis of supernovae using gamma-ray spectroscopy. In 2020, she joined OzGrav-UWA, where she works on discovering gravitational waves and electromagnetic signals emitted from merging compact objects such as white dwarf stars, neutron stars, and black holes. Her work integrates observations from nuclear physics to understand the behavior of matter in extreme environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Forrest Fellow

2023-01-01 — 2025-12-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Transforming Zadko Observatory Space Surveillance Hub.

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.