Dr. Jessica Alves

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jessica Alves began her undergraduate degree at Federal University of ABC (UFABC, São Paulo, Brazil) in 2012 and received a research scholarship funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) from 2012 to 2015. In 2017, she obtained a first-class Honours degree from Monash University, where she focused on first-principles calculations for topological insulators. Alves completed her PhD at Queensland University of Technology in 2021, where her research investigated molecular photoswitches using laser lithography. Following her PhD, she took on a postdoctoral fellowship at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science at UNSW from 2021 to 2023, working with Professor Timothy Schmidt. Dr. Alves has a strong background in photochemistry and organic molecules, with a primary focus on photoswitches. Her current research interests lie in implementing photon upconversion to increase the efficiency of solar cells.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2023-12-31

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research in photochemistry focusing on molecular photoswitches and solar cell efficiency.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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