Dr. Negin Nazarian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Negin Nazarian is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), where she is a recognized leader in urban climate studies, focusing on the interactions between the built environment and climate. As the Deputy Director of the Science Partnership at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, she plays a significant role in advancing research on urban climate challenges. Negin is known for her work as a Lead Author for the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities for the 7th Assessment Report, demonstrating her expertise in the field. Her research lab, Climate-Resilient Cities, emphasizes urban heat exposure and wind hazards, and aims to improve urban climate modeling and informatics. Her accomplishments include receiving the 2023 Timothy Oke Award for Original Research and the 2024 NSW Young Tall Poppy award. Negin has previously held roles within the University of California, San Diego and has been involved in various leadership initiatives promoting equity and diversity in academia, notably serving as the UNSW Gender Equity Champion.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Kensington, NSW, Australia

Leading research in urban climate and interactions between built environments and climate.

Awards

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Timothy Oke Award

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Young Tall Poppy Award

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Outstanding Presentation Award

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Gordon Scholar

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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