Dr. James Trevelyan

Professor

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Biography

James Trevelyan is a distinguished Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in mechatronics and mechanical engineering. He has contributed significantly to the field with pioneering research on sheep shearing robots and remote access laboratories. Over his academic career, he has presented key findings at robotics conferences and received numerous awards including the prestigious Engelberger Science Technology Award. After retiring in 2016, Trevelyan redirected his focus towards entrepreneurship, founding Close Comfort Pty Ltd, which develops innovative air conditioning technology aimed at being energy-efficient. His teaching excellence has been recognized with distinguished teaching awards from UWA, and he continues to engage with the engineering community. Trevelyan’s current research interests include engineering practice and education, particularly how these fields intersect to improve productivity and sustainability in developing contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2016-07-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Retired from full-time academic duties while continuing research and supervision as a higher education expert.

CEO & Founder

2007-01-01 — Present

Close Comfort Pty Ltd • Perth, Australia

Leading company in innovative energy-efficient cooling technology.

Awards

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Engelberger Science Technology Award

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Japan Robotics Association Award

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
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.