Dr. Marco Ghisalberti

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco Ghisalberti is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Environmental Fluid Mechanics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from UWA in 1998 and completed his PhD at MIT in Environmental Fluid Mechanics in 2005. His career began at UWA as a Postdoctoral Fellow, advancing to Lecturer and Senior Lecturer. He has also held positions at the University of Melbourne and has served as a Visiting Associate Professor at MIT. Ghisalberti's research interests encompass flow and turbulence in various ecosystems such as seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and kelp forests, focusing on how these physical processes interact with biophysical coupling. His work includes investigating the impact of living roughness on environmental systems and developing predictive frameworks for coastal protection. He has led and participated in several significant research projects funded by the Australian Research Council and industry partners. In addition to his research, Ghisalberti has made substantial contributions to teaching, winning multiple awards for his excellence in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and researching in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and related fields.

Visiting Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge

Collaborative research and guest lectures in Environmental Fluid Mechanics.

Program Chair, Master of Ocean Leadership

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Oversees the curriculum and academic standards for the program.

Awards

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Australian Award for University Teaching

2020-01-01
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Teaching Excellence Award

2020-01-01

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
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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