Dr. Lynette Abbott

Professor

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Biography

Lynette Abbott is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in soil biology. With a BSc from Sydney and a PhD from Monash, she has authored numerous publications and has a significant h-index which reflects her contributions to the field. Her research encompasses various areas including the role of soil organisms in sustainable farming systems, ecological interactions of mycorrhizal fungi in agricultural practices, and soil health indicators. An advocate for soil science education, she promotes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications, specifically in the context of agricultural and environmental management. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including serving as Deputy Director of the UWA Institute of Agriculture and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, among others. Lynette has received multiple awards recognizing her contributions, including the General Jeffery Soil Health Award in 2021 and is a Fellow of Soil Science Australia and the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. She is committed to extending her expertise through mentoring and has organized workshops for farmers, and developed tools to enhance agricultural practices in relation to soil management. Her work reflects a long-term goal of improving soil health and management within Australian landscapes.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2013-07-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Retired professor focusing on research and mentoring in soil biology.

Deputy Director

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

UWA Institute of Agriculture • Perth, Australia

Oversaw agricultural research initiatives.

Vice Dean

2010-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences • Perth, Australia

Managed faculty operations and research direction.

Awards

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General Jeffery Soil Health Award

2021-01-01
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Fellow of Soil Science Australia

2016-01-01
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Carrick Citation Contribution Teaching and Learning

2007-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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