Dr. Megan Lord

Professor

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Biography

Professor Megan Lord is an internationally recognized leader in the field of biomaterials, specifically focused on engineering cell-biomaterial interactions for applications in drug delivery and tissue repair. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) with Honours, a Master of Biomedical Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her research, underpinned by expertise in matrix biology and biophysics, has been published in over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and she has been awarded multiple national grants, including the Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship. Professor Lord has also demonstrated significant leadership in academia, mentoring numerous PhD and Honours candidates. She has served in various executive roles, including President of the Matrix Biology Society Australia New Zealand and as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference Proceedings.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research in biomaterials and engineering for biomedical applications.

Associate Dean Research

2025-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Overseeing research initiatives within the Faculty of Engineering.

Awards

#2022

Barry Preston Award

2022-01-01
#2014

NSW Young Tall Poppy Award

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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