Dr. Michael Schmidt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Schmidt is an Associate Professor at the School of Physics at the University of New South Wales. He obtained his Physics Diplom and PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics from Technische Universität München in Germany, graduating with highest honors. His research focuses on neutrino physics, flavor physics, and the connection between high-scale model predictions and precision measurements in neutrino oscillation experiments. He has made significant contributions to charged lepton flavor physics and semi-leptonic rare B meson decays, and is an internationally recognized expert in model building and phenomenology. Schmidt has published extensively on neutrino mass generation and flavor symmetry, addressing fundamental questions about the origins of neutrino masses. He has also investigated phase transitions in the early universe and their implications for cosmological evolution. Michael actively supervises PhD and Honours students, maintains a strong teaching portfolio, and is dedicated to guiding the next generation of physicists.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology, University of Durham and University of Melbourne • Durham and Melbourne, Australia

Engaged in research projects related to particle physics phenomenology.

Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in physics.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducts research and teaches courses in theoretical particle physics.

Awards

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Otto-Hahn Medal

2008-01-01

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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