Dr. Joe Coventry

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Joe Coventry. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Joe Coventry is a researcher and engineer with extensive experience in the development and commercialization of concentrating solar energy storage technologies. He previously served as the Principal Engineer at Wizard Power, where he led the engineering team in the development of Big Dish Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology. Prof. Coventry obtained his Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Melbourne in 1997 and completed his PhD at the Australian National University in 2004. His research focuses on advancing knowledge and developing technologies with a high impact on the competitiveness of concentrated solar thermal (CST) technologies and thermal energy storage (TES). Current projects include the development of low-cost heliostat technologies, sodium receiver technologies, optical absorber coatings for CST, and high-temperature thermal energy storage, as well as exploring hydrogen supply for the industry.

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.