Dr. George Olah

Assistant Professor

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Biography

During his research career, George Olah has focused on tropical ecology and conservation genetics. He has employed cutting-edge next-generation sequencing technology to study modern museum samples of birds for conservation management. His research is aimed at advancing knowledge in conservation genetics, particularly in the context of interacting environmental and anthropogenic threats. Olah believes it is essential to transform generated scientific knowledge into conservation actions and communicate these findings to a broader audience through publicly accessible sources directly aimed at decision makers. He is also a passionate science communicator and wildlife documentary filmmaker. Additionally, he serves as a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at King's College London since 2022.

Research Interests

Experience

ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Fellow

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, AU

Conducting research in tropical ecology and conservation genetics, focusing on the application of modern sequencing technologies.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.