Dr. Harvey Millar

Professor

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Biography

Harvey Millar is a Professor and ARC Australian Laureate Fellow at the University of Western Australia, focusing on plant biochemistry and molecular biology. He leads the UWA Centre for Plant Energy Biology and is the Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. His research investigates mitochondrial function in plants, energy efficiency under harsh environmental conditions, and targeted proteomics for understanding protein turnover and metabolism. Millar's work has provided significant insights into the antioxidant defense pathways in plants, diurnal rhythms of mitochondrial metabolism, and the regulatory networks governing respiratory activities. He has held various prestigious fellowships at universities including the University of Oxford, and serves on the Editorial Board of The Plant Cell. Millar has published extensively in the field, with a notable h-index indicating a high citation count and impact in plant research. He collaborates with numerous institutions and contributes to advancing plant proteome analysis, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Leading research in plant biochemistry and molecular biology, focusing on mitochondrial function and plant energy efficiency.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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WA Scientist of the Year

2017-01-01
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Charles Albert Shull Award

2015-01-01
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Fenner Medal

2012-01-01
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Australian Life Scientist of the Year

2005-01-01

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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