Dr. Michael Macphail

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Macphail is a research scientist with over 40 years of industry and academic experience, specializing in the application of palynology to a broad range of academic, governmental, and industrial requirements across Australasia. He has published more than 100 refereed research papers and book chapters, along with a larger number of open and closed file reports for both government and industry. His key research areas include palynology, palynostratigraphy, microfloras, spores, pollen, acritarchs, dinocysts, dinoflagellates, palaeogeography, biogeography, palaeoclimates, palaeoenvironments, landscape evolution, palaeoecology, and palaeovegetation. His research spans various geological periods, including Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, Paleogene, Neogene, and Quaternary, with a focus on regions such as Australia, the Indian subcontinent, New Guinea, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and South America.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.