Dr. Joanne Dawson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joanne Dawson holds a joint position as a Senior Lecturer in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Macquarie University and serves as a Research Scientist at CSIRO Space & Astronomy. She completed her Bachelor of Science with first-class honors at University College London and obtained her PhD from Nagoya University. Since joining Macquarie University in 2014, Dawson has taken on multiple supervisory roles and contributed significantly to higher degree research initiatives. She is currently the HDR coordinator for the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Director of the HDR Astrophysics Space Technologies Research Centre. Her research interests focus on radio astronomical studies of the interstellar medium (ISM) and the evolution of ISM in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies. Dawson leads significant projects such as the Southern Parkes Large-Area Survey Hydroxyl (SPLASH) and co-leads the GASKAP survey. A strong proponent for diversity in STEM, she has actively participated in initiatives aimed at promoting gender equity in academia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Lectures and supervises graduate students in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Research Scientist

2014-01-01 — Present

CSIRO Space & Astronomy • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Conducts research in radio astronomy and oversees projects related to astronomical surveys.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).