Dr. Lukasz Kotula

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lukasz Kotula is a plant scientist specializing in physiological and anatomical traits associated with plant adaptation to abiotic stresses. He completed his MSc in Biology at the University of Silesia, Poland, and obtained his PhD in Plant Physiology from the University of Bayreuth, Germany, in 2009. His research focused on rice root adaptations to waterlogging, developing a novel technique to measure oxygen permeability in roots. From 2010 to 2012, he continued his work as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Tokyo and Nagoya University as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellow, where he studied root anatomical responses to waterlogging. He has been with the University of Western Australia since 2012, initially as a Research Associate and later as a Research Fellow in the School of Biological Sciences. He has led several ARC-funded projects on legumes, cereals, and Australian native plants. His current research includes improving nitrogen use efficiency in canola crops under varying soil conditions. Dr. Kotula has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and is experienced in supervising postgraduate students.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2012-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading researcher in projects focused on plant sciences and adaptation.

Research Scientist

2022-07-11 — 2024-09-08

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia) • Perth, Australia

Led projects on saline irrigation and horticultural crops.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.