Dr. Kevin Kenneally

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Kenneally is a botanist and biogeographer with over 50 years of extensive field-based research in Australia. His foundational work has significantly advanced the understanding of floristics, biodiversity, and conservation in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. He has been instrumental in promoting 'citizen science' through research expeditions in remote areas of the country and has focused on tropical monsoon rainforests and biogeographical connections with Southeast Asia. In his career, he has published over 150 peer-reviewed works and has established collaborations with international colleagues on tropical botany and taxonomy. Kenneally has lectured at prominent institutions across the USA and has conducted fieldwork globally, including in Central America and the Amazon rainforest. His ongoing contributions to environmental education and community engagement are highly recognized, earning him numerous awards, including the Serventy Conservation Award and membership in the Order of Australia. Kenneally's role extends beyond research; he has served on various governmental committees and has been involved in significant environmental consulting projects in the region.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Professor at the University of Western Australia with a focus on botany and biogeography.

Awards

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Member of the Order of Australia

2005-01-01
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Serventy Conservation Award

2020-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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