Dr. Marie Christine Zdora

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marie-Christine Zdora is a Research Fellow at Monash University, with a strong background in X-ray physics and imaging techniques. She completed her PhD at University College London focusing on X-ray phase-contrast imaging using near-field speckles. In addition to her doctoral work, she holds two master’s degrees: one in X-ray multimodal imaging from the Technical University of Munich and another in medical physics from the University of Sydney. Marie-Christine's research interests include X-ray imaging, computed tomography, and image processing, with specific emphasis on X-ray speckle-based imaging and phase contrast techniques. Her work contributes significantly to advancing these imaging modalities, enhancing their applications in various fields. Over the years, she has collaborated with institutions such as the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zurich) and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). Marie-Christine has received several awards, including the Springer Thesis Award and the Stjepan Marcelja Visiting Fellowship, recognizing her contributions to research and academia. She is actively involved in mentoring and supervising students and has a commitment to fostering new talent in the field. Marie-Christine remains engaged in several active research projects aimed at innovating X-ray imaging technologies and methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Scientist

2022-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich (ETH Zürich) • Zurich, Switzerland

Contributed to research in the field of translational X-ray imaging.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2021-02-01 — 2021-12-31

Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) • Switzerland

Focused on advancing X-ray imaging techniques.

Research Fellow

2020-02-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Investigated various advanced imaging modalities.

Senior Research Assistant

2019-06-01 — 2020-01-31

University of Southampton • Southampton, UK

Supported research projects related to X-ray imaging.

Awards

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Prize

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Runners-Up Prize

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Springer Thesis Award

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Stjepan Marcelja Visiting Fellowship

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.