Dr. Lesley Alton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lesley Alton is a Research Fellow at Monash University, focusing on the impacts of environmental contaminants on aquatic wildlife. With extensive research contributions in the realms of climate change and chemical pollutants, Alton has led various projects aimed at understanding the consequences of pervasive pollutants such as caffeine and fluoxetine on Australian aquatic ecosystems. Alton's work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection for global prosperity. Over recent years, Alton has collaborated on multiple research initiatives, contributing significantly to the academic community through publications and project leadership. The recent focus areas include the predictive modeling of energetic costs associated with climate warming, where Alton serves as a Primary Chief Investigator. Additionally, Alton has received notable recognition within the field, receiving awards such as the Peter Teasdale Memorial Award for innovative research contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Conducting research on the impacts of contaminants on aquatic ecosystems.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.