Dr. Luke Smithers

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Biography

Luke Smithers is a lecturer at the University of Western Australia, where he coordinates the Master of Biotechnology with a focus on Molecular Science Specializations. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, where his research centered around the structural biophysical characterization of membrane protein targets, particularly the Neisserial capsular polysaccharide export complex. Before his current role, Smithers served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Trinity College Dublin under the Irish Research Council, and he has conducted future-oriented research as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Western Australia. His research interests encompass Structural Biology, Protein Chemistry, Biophysics, and Enzymology, with a particular emphasis on membrane proteins. Smithers continues to engage actively in his field, developing innovative research projects and collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Lecturer focusing on the Master of Biotechnology (Molecular Science Specializations)

Awards

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Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Lugg Travel Award

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Australian Postgraduate Award

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Helen Hosking Summer Research Scholarship

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
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Specialization Notes

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