Dr. Mike Kriele

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael Kriele received a Bachelor of Science degree in Creative Technology from the University of Twente, Netherlands in 2014. He proceeded with a double-degree Master’s program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, gaining practical experience through an RF-engineer internship at the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy in Australia. In January 2018, he obtained simultaneous MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, specializing in telecommunication engineering and wireless sensor systems. Kriele completed his Doctorate at the Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, as part of a joint PhD appointment with Curtin University. His thesis focused on high precision mapping of diffuse low-frequency skies using spherical harmonic transit interferometry. Since September 2023, he has been a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, leading the SKA Synchronisation Timing Team as part of the Astrophotonics group, responsible for designing a frequency dissemination system for the SKA-Mid telescope array and managing quality assurance aspects of the TeraNet Ground Station Network. His research focuses on radio astronomy, telecommunications, and cosmology, drawing insights from both theoretical and practical engineering backgrounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-09-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading the SKA Synchronisation Timing Team Project, responsible for implementing precision phase synchronization systems.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate/Senior Research Engineer

2022-01-01 — 2023-08-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in the Astrophotonics group and working on high-precision phase synchronization systems for astronomical projects.

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.