Dr. Joan Licata

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joan Licata is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University with a focus on Low-dimensional topology and contact geometry, specifically in Heegaard Floer theory, symplectic field theory, knot theory, and three-manifolds. Licata earned a PhD in Mathematics from Yale University in 2007 and has since contributed significantly to the field through various publications and research activities. He has a well-established research profile with a notable h-index and has supervised several research students in related topics. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Licata is active in collaborative research, engaging with both national and international projects.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.