Dr. Luke Hunter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Luke Hunter completed his PhD in Chemistry at The University of Sydney in 2005. Following this, he undertook a series of postdoctoral positions at the University of Melbourne, University of St Andrews in the UK, and UNSW. His independent career commenced with the award of the University of Sydney Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in 2009. He was appointed as a Lecturer in Chemistry at UNSW in 2011 and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2014 and Associate Professor in 2019. Dr. Hunter's research interests encompass organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, with a frequent focus on fluorinated target molecules. His group particularly emphasizes the development of new methods for synthesizing organofluorine compounds, exploring the significant impact that fluorine incorporation has on the physical and chemical properties of these organic substances, which leads to various applications in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Dr. Hunter's interdisciplinary research approach encourages extensive collaboration to analyze the biological properties of the molecules they create.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Senior Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Advancing knowledge in organic chemistry and mentoring students.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

The University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in chemistry.

Awards

#2018

Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence

2018-01-01
#2016

Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence

2016-01-01
#2017

Fellow, UNSW Scientia Education Academy

2017-01-01
#2015

Tasmanian Alkaloids Lectureship

2015-01-01
#2012

ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA)

2012-01-01
#2009

University of Sydney Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

2009-01-01
#2000

University Medal

2000-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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