Dr. Nuria Lorente

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Biography

Nuria Lorente co-leads the Research Data & Software section and heads the Software Engineering group at the Australian Astronomical Observatory. With a 25-year career, she has extensive experience in algorithms and software, particularly in optical and radio astronomy applications. Her key interests include algorithms for object path finding, data simulation modeling, and developing computing software for the research community. Nuria has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including leading the development of the science data model for the ALMA telescope and instrument data simulations for the JWST/MIRI space telescope. She has been actively involved in the international astronomy software community, serving on committees for organizations like the Astronomical Data Analysis Software & Systems (ADASS) and the SPIE Software Cyberinfrastructure Astronomy conference series.

Research Interests

Experience

Section Head

2018-07-01 — Present

Research Data & Software • Sydney, Australia

Leads the Software Engineering group focusing on the development of algorithms and software for astronomical applications.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).