Dr. Navneet Dhand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Navneet Dhand is a distinguished veterinary epidemiologist with over 20 years of experience in education, research, and professional development. He serves as the Director of the Asia Pacific Consortium for Veterinary Epidemiology (APCOVE) which includes veterinarians from schools across Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance epidemiological skills in the Asia-Pacific region. His research focuses on epidemiological investigations of infectious diseases, contributing significantly to animal and public health. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and has presented at numerous scientific conferences. His outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine have been recognized, including being named a Research Leader in Veterinary Medicine in the Australian Special Research Report 2020. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Dhand has provided consultancy for animal health projects with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), and currently supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergencies Programme in implementing field epidemiology training. Dr. Dhand also contributes as an Associate Editor for Preventive Veterinary Medicine, aiming to enhance disease surveillance systems and effectively mitigate the impact of infectious diseases on animal and human health. His work aligns with the Faculty of Science's research strengths in Healthy Animals, Biosecurity, and Data Decisions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in veterinary epidemiology, focusing on infectious disease surveillance and control.

Awards

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Outstanding Research Award

2021-01-01
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Research Leader in Veterinary Medicine

2020-01-01
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Top 1% Peer Reviewer

2017-01-01
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Excellence in Online Facilitation

2010-01-01

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.