Dr. Franco Pirajno

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Biography

Franco Pirajno is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia and has extensive experience in the fields of geology and mineral exploration. He holds a Doctorate in Geological Sciences from the University of Naples Federico II and has published 246 peer-reviewed papers along with being the sole author of four books. His research interests focus on Economic Geology, ore deposits, and tectonics with significant contributions to the understanding of large igneous provinces and mineral systems. Pirajno has a rich academic background, having previously served as the Chair of Exploration Geology at Rhodes University and as a research scientist at the Vesuvius Volcano Observatory. He has also held several honorary and visiting professorships, including at Chengdu University of Technology in China and Peking University. Over his illustrious career, he has been nominated as a Highly Cited Researcher and recognized for his groundbreaking research in Western Australia's Proterozoic terranes.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

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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