Dr. Nalini Joshi

Professor

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Biography

Nalini Joshi is a prominent mathematician and the Payne-Scott Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney. She was awarded a BSc (Hons) in applied mathematics, receiving the University Medal in 1982, followed by a PhD in computational applied mathematics from Princeton University in 1987. Her research primarily focuses on the development of mathematical methods for studying models within physics that operate on various scales, including quantum and astronomical structures. In recent years, Nalini has expanded her work to include the development of post-quantum cryptography methodologies. She is an elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and has received notable accolades including the ARC Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship and the Eureka Award for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers. Nalini is committed to promoting diversity in science and has played a pivotal role in initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining female researchers in STEM. Her research encompasses areas such as integrable systems, Painlevé equations, nonlinear dynamics, and geometric asymptotics. Throughout her career, she has published extensively and is recognized for her contributions to mathematics and its educational outreach.

Research Interests

Experience

Payne-Scott Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research and teaching in applied mathematics.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of Australia

2016-01-01
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Australian Research Council Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship

2012-01-01
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Eureka Award for Outstanding Mentor of Young Researchers

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.