Dr. Luis Parra Avila

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luis Parra Avila, a researcher from Venezuela, obtained his Bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Central Missouri in 2007. Subsequently, he earned his Master's degree from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2010, focusing on Co-Ni enriched Mississippi Valley-type deposits. He continued his education at the University of Western Australia, where he received a PhD in 2016, concentrating on the crustal tectonic history of the Paleoproterozoic Domain in West Africa, which linked mineral deposits across several countries. In October 2015, Luis joined the Centre for Exploration Targeting as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, engaging in research that evaluated zircon characteristics and their connection to porphyry copper deposits. Since 2022, he has served as a Senior Research Officer, where he collaborates directly with industry clients, providing microscopy and analytical techniques to support geoscience initiatives. Luis aims to foster innovation in microscopy and related fields, thereby enhancing industry-academia links in Western Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Officer

2022-01-01 — Present

Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation Analysis • Perth, Australia

Provides expert advice and analytical support to industry clients, focusing on geosciences and microscopy.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

2015-10-01 — 2021-12-31

Centre for Exploration Targeting • Perth, Australia

Conducted research on zircon characteristics related to porphyry copper deposits.

Awards

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David Groves Prize

2014-01-01

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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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

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