Dr. Helen Johnston

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Helen Johnston is a member of the Sydney Institute of Astronomy (SIfA). Her research focuses on exciting frontline areas in stellar astrophysics, plasma astrophysics, and the study of cataclysmic variables, black-hole binaries, masers, pulsars, supernova remnants, and the interstellar medium in the Galactic Centre. Professor Johnston conducts research on normal galaxies, the Magellanic Clouds, clusters of galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, and gravitational lensing cosmology. Her work aligns with the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney, particularly in the Research Strengths pertaining to Understanding the Universe and Earth Space Exploration Technologies. In 2006, she participated in significant research concerning the environments of massive galaxies, supported by a grant from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation under the Access Major Research Facilities Program.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.