Dr. Martin Porr

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martin Porr is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia in the Centre for Rock Art Research and Management. He has been awarded the Australian Research Council Future Fellowship for his project 'Deep Time Images Age Globalisation: Contemporary Heritage, Future Opportunities' (2024-2028). Porr's extensive research interests include Palaeolithic art and archaeological rock art research. His fieldwork has taken him to Germany, Thailand, Australia, India, and the Philippines, with a focus on Kimberley, Western Australia. He has published widely in major journals such as PlosONE and Current Anthropology, and co-edited volumes exploring various themes in archaeology and human origins. His academic career includes previous positions at renowned institutions including Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte and Museums in Germany. He is actively involved in teaching at the undergraduate level and supervises postgraduate research students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaches archaeology at the undergraduate level and supervises postgraduate research students.

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
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