Dr. Malcolm Possell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Malcolm Possell is a Teaching and Research Fellow in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. He specializes in measuring and modeling the fluxes of trace gases between the terrestrial biosphere and atmosphere. His research interests encompass biosphere-atmosphere interactions and the effects of bushfires and climate change. Malcolm holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Science from the University of East Anglia and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Lancaster University. Prior to his current position, he worked as a research associate at the University of Sheffield and Lancaster University, focusing on projects related to the biosynthesis and emission of volatile organic compounds under various abiotic and biotic conditions. His work examines the significant impacts of trace gases and particles on air quality, climate, and overall well-being of plants, animals, and humans. He is highly experienced in plant ecophysiology, atmospheric chemistry, and fire ecology/behavior. Malcolm teaches various units of study, including Industry Internship, Future Foods, Environmental Monitoring, and Terrestrial Plant Ecology, and is actively involved in research projects related to agriculture and environmental management.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching and Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Focused on measuring and modeling fluxes of trace gases, and teaching various environmental science courses.

Research Associate

2003-01-01 — 2004-12-31

University of Sheffield • Sheffield, UK

Conducted research on biosynthesis and emission of volatile organic compounds.

Research Associate

2004-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Lancaster University • Lancaster, UK

Worked on projects related to environmental monitoring and analysis of trace gases.

Courses

Industry Internship - FOOD4001 Future Foods - FOOD4002 Environmental Monitoring - ENSC2001 Terrestrial Plant Ecology - BIOL3004

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.