Dr. Oded Yacobi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oded Yacobi completed his Ph.D. in 2009 at the University of California, San Diego. Before joining the University of Sydney, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Toronto and Tel Aviv University. His research interests focus on representation theory, particularly categorical, geometric, and combinatorial representation theory. Yacobi's work aligns with the Faculty of Science Research Strengths, which include understanding the universe, fundamental laws of nature, and complex systems. He is involved in various research projects exploring topics such as the Hard Lefschetz theorem, topology, toric Schubert varieties, and braided group representations. Over the years, he has secured numerous grants from the Australian Research Council to support his research endeavors, significantly contributing to the field of mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

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.