Dr. Helen Yan

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Biography

Helen is a quantitative ecologist evaluating macroecological patterns along environmental and socioeconomic gradients. She previously worked as a researcher with the IUCN Shark Specialist Group while completing her PhD at James Cook University. Currently, she is a postdoctoral researcher with the Thriving Oceans Research Hub. Helen’s research interests are centered on understanding the intersection of ecological processes and social-anthropogenic dynamics. Using marine fishes as a model system, her current work focuses on evaluating the sustainability of coral reef fisheries and maintaining the underlying energetic fluxes that function within marine systems.

Research Interests

Macroecology Ecological Processes Socioeconomic Gradients Coral Reef Fisheries Sustainability Marine Ecology

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Thriving Oceans Research Hub • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Researching sustainability of coral reef fisheries.

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.