Dr. Mac Campbell

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Biography

Mac Campbell is a Charles Gilbert Heydon Travelling Research Fellow at the University of Sydney with a focus on conservation and the sustainable exploitation of organisms. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish from Willamette University, as well as a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Campbell conducts research that addresses critical themes such as biodiversity crisis and the impacts of global change. His research interests encompass structural functional genomics, hybridization dynamics, fisheries aquaculture omics, and the phylogenetics and taxonomy of fish. He is the lead project coordinator for the Australian Fish Genomics Initiative, emphasizing the importance of genomic tools in understanding fish biodiversity and conservation efforts. Recent works involve phylogenomics and population genomics, particularly regarding the Australian temperate fish genus Gadopsis and the ecological dynamics of Murray Cod and Trout Cod. Campbell's contributions are instrumental to advancing knowledge in environmental sustainability and decision-making frameworks for a sustainable future.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.