Dr. Marzieh Derkani

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marzieh Hajiarab Derkani is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), specializing in digital engineering and improving wave forecasts through data science techniques like data assimilation. She holds a PhD in Ocean Engineering from the University of Melbourne, an MSc in Coastal Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from K.N. Toosi University of Technology. Additionally, she possesses extensive professional experience as a Civil Coastal Engineer, working both in Australia and internationally. Her research aims to enhance the accuracy and reliability of wave forecasts using advanced modeling techniques that integrate observational data with numerical models. Active collaborations with local and international academic, industry, and government partners further support her research endeavors. Hajiarab Derkani's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas concerning energy and ocean transport, making significant contributions to both scientific knowledge and sustainable development practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on wave forecast improvements using data assimilation methods.

Awards

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Research Impact Innovation Award

2025-01-01
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Rowden White Scholarship

2020-01-01
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Melbourne Research Scholarship

2017-01-01
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Outstanding Graduate Award

2016-01-01

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.