Dr. Maria Rioja Capellan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maria Rioja Capellan is a Senior Research Fellow and Team Leader at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on VLBI astronomy, radio interferometry methods, and Square Kilometre Array generation instruments. Maria has an extensive publication record with a high h-index. She has collaborated in multiple research projects including studies related to the Dark-side of the Milky Way and contributions to the Astronomy SKA Era. Prior to her current position, she was a Staff Astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory in Spain and has been actively involved with CSIRO since January 2014. Her work encompasses various aspects of radio astronomy and the development of advanced observational techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in VLBI astronomy and radio interferometry.

Staff Astronomer

2003-01-01 — Present

National Astronomical Observatory, Spain • Spain

Conducted research in astronomy.

Researcher

2014-01-01 — Present

CSIRO • Australia

Involved in radio astronomy projects.

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
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  • 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.