Dr. Kim Tran

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kim Tran is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. With a rich background in academia, Kim began their career as a lecturer at Vinh University’s School of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Vietnam in 2004. Kim earned a bachelor's degree in Aquaculture from Nha Trang University, followed by an MSc in Agriculture from Hanoi University of Agriculture in 2011, and completed a Ph.D. in Environmental Science at the University of Newcastle in 2017. Kim's research interests are centered on the fate and ecotoxicity of environmental contaminants, particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), heavy metals, organotin compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), Perfluorinated substances (PFAS), and micro-nano plastics in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Kim is also interested in developing methods for estimating soil carbon storage and exploring the bio-application of nanomaterials, with a focus on sensing and antibacterial applications. Kim has supervision experience in PhD projects related to environmental topics and has received awards for teaching and research excellence. Kim's commitment to collaborative research fosters an enriching academic environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Conducting research in environmental sciences, focusing on ecotoxicity and environmental contaminants.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

University of Newcastle • Newcastle

Worked on various research projects related to environmental toxicology.

Casual Academic

— Present

University of Newcastle • Newcastle

Participated in teaching and academic support.

Technical Support Officer

— Present

University of Newcastle • Newcastle

Provided technical support in research related fields.

Awards

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Staff Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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Post Graduate Research Publication Award

2016-01-01
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SETAC-Asia/Pacific Conference Travel Accommodation Award

2016-01-01
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SETAC-Asia/Pacific Conference Travel Accommodation Award

2014-01-01
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SETAC-Europe 4th SETAC Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Travel Award

2015-01-01

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.