Dr. Osu Lilje

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Biography

Osu Lilje is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on biology education, particularly in relation to Human Biology curriculum changes, which have resulted in six peer-reviewed publications and multiple international conference presentations. His group investigates the microbial composition in soil and aquatic environments, emphasizing eukaryotic microbes and their interactions with environmental changes. He has developed new techniques for quantifying fungal growth and is interested in understanding phenomena like cyanobacterial blooms and the distribution of microbial parasites impacting freshwater fish. He is committed to cultivating scientific capability and has a history of attracting funding for his research.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, specializing in biology education and environmental microbiology.

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.