Dr. Matthias Leopold

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Biography

Matthias Leopold is a soil geomorphologist focusing on understanding soil properties, landscape evolution, and soil functions. His research employs various methods, including soil geomorphic mapping, shallow geophysics, sedimentological, and geochemical laboratory techniques. He is currently the Department Head for Environmental Science at the School of Agriculture and Environment. His work integrates knowledge from pedology and geoscience to study and comprehend near-surface processes across different environments. He develops both 2D and 3D subsurface models using geophysical methods to characterize soil variations in the upper meters, which offers insights into rooting depths, hydrological pathways, and soil composition. His research contributes significantly to areas such as agriculture, engineering, geography, and archaeology through projects aimed at understanding critical zone characteristics and promoting sustainable land use practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Head

2015-01-01 — Present

School of Agriculture and Environment • Perth

Leading the Department of Environmental Science and overseeing various research and educational projects.

Courses

Land Capability Assessment Advanced Land Use Management Soil Science Research Soil Science Geomorphology Geoarchaeology

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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