Professor Dr. Laura Manenti

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laura Manenti is an experimental particle physicist who completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Università degli Studi di Milano, followed by a PhD at University College London (UCL). Her postdoctoral research included work at CERN, focusing on liquid argon cryostats. From 2018 to 2024, she was a researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi, where she worked on projects involving dark matter detectors and quantum sensors. In 2024, she joined the University of Sydney as a lecturer. Manenti is passionate about teaching and incorporates experimental demonstrations into her lectures to enhance student engagement. Her current research includes projects on cosmic ray interference in quantum computers and mapping urban radioactivity to inform public health. Additionally, she is exploring phenomena related to dark matter and developing new detection methods. Manenti has collaborated internationally, including with Italy’s National Metrology Institute and Rigetti Computing, and has received grants for her innovative research. She is also an advocate for science communication, having co-authored a children's book on particle physics aimed at young readers, which has been recognized by the Italian Physics Society.

Research Interests

Experimental Particle Physics Dark Matter Quantum Sensors Cryogenic Particle Detection Urban Radiation Mapping Educational Outreach

Experience

Lecturer

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching undergraduate physics courses and conducting research in experimental particle physics.

Researcher

2018-01-01 — 2024-01-01

New York University Abu Dhabi • Abu Dhabi, UAE

Conducted research on dark matter detectors and quantum sensors.

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.