Dr. Kate Jolliffe

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kate Jolliffe is a distinguished academic at the University of Sydney, serving as the Head of the School of Chemistry. She completed her Bachelor of Science and PhD studies at the University of New South Wales. With a postdoctoral fellowship at Universiteit Twente in the Netherlands, her research expertise spans the synthesis of molecular receptors, natural cyclic peptides, and the study of anionic species relevant to biology and medicine. She has developed innovative methods for synthesizing cyclic peptides and has led extensive research into selective recognition of anions through molecular design. Professor Jolliffe has received numerous accolades for her contributions to academia, including fellowship with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Australian Academy of Science, as well as various prestigious awards for her research and teaching excellence. Her research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in Materials and Understanding Disease, focusing on the intersection of chemistry, biology, and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Head of School

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Led the School of Chemistry, overseeing departmental operations and research initiatives.

Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Engaged in advanced research and teaching in chemistry.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Contributed to research and curriculum development in the field of chemistry.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Delivered courses in chemistry and supervised student research.

Research Fellow

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT

Conducted research in the field of organic chemistry.

Temporary Lecturer

— Present

University of Nottingham • Nottingham, UK

Lectured on various topics in chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Universiteit Twente • Netherlands

Conducted research in molecular chemistry.

Awards

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RACI Beckwith Medal

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RACI Biota Award in Medicinal Chemistry

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NSW ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Award

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

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RACI J. Birch Medal

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Fellow of the Royal Society NSW

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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teaching and Research

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RACI H. G. Smith Memorial Award

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Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

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RACI Margaret Sheil Leadership Award

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.