Professor Dr. Gavan Mcgrath

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gavan McGrath is a generalist hydrologist with a background in Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on quantifying the dynamical interactions within environmental systems, with a significant emphasis on hydrological processes and solute transport. McGrath's work spans various topics including geomorphology, landscape evolution, pesticide and nutrient leaching in rivers, and the impacts of human settlements on river basins. He is particularly interested in self-organization within eco-hydrological systems. McGrath completed his PhD in Hydrology and Soil Physics at the University of Western Australia, with a study on climate controls of pesticide transport and fast flow processes.

Research Interests

Hydrology Eco-hydrology Pesticides Water Quality Geomorphology Stochastic Processes

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2019-01-07 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Scientist

2019-01-07 — Present

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation Attractions • Western Australia

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

  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.