Dr. Iver Cairns

Professor

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Biography

Professor Iver Cairns is a prominent researcher in Space Physics at the University of Sydney. He received his PhD from the University of Sydney in 1987. He worked at the University of Iowa from 1986 to 1998, where he held a prestigious five-year Senior Research Fellowship. In 2004, he was awarded the competitive Australian Professorial Fellowship and, in 2009, was appointed as a Professor in Space Physics (Teaching & Research) at the University of Sydney. Professor Cairns has published approximately 240 refereed papers and has an h-index of 28. His research focuses on plasma waves, radio emissions, and space weather phenomena. He has taken major leadership roles in national and international scientific societies and has received significant funding for his research projects. His work aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths, including Understanding the Universe, Fundamental Laws of Nature, and Earth and Space Exploration Technologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Professor in Space Physics (Teaching & Research) at the University of Sydney.

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.