Dr. Paul Guagliardo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Guagliardo completed his PhD in 2011 at the ARC Centre for Antimatter-Matter Studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA), focusing on novel positron annihilation studies of material surfaces. After working as a research associate for several years, he became a Senior Research Officer at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis (CMCA) at UWA in December 2013. His research efforts are primarily centered around the applications of NanoSIMS and stable isotope labeling in biological and geoscience research. By utilizing Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS), he provides isotopic and chemical analysis for microscopic samples, while NanoSIMS facilitates imaging at sub-micron scales. His work includes significant partnerships with industry, applying NanoSIMS for drug delivery systems and analyzing molecular penetration into hair for cosmetic product development. He has published works related to elemental characterization of semiconductor materials and isotopic mapping of minerals to assess their viability as ore deposits. His diverse expertise covers fields including medicine, pharmaceuticals, bioengineering, mining, and environmental science.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Officer

2013-12-01 — Present

Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis, UWA • Perth, Australia

Focus on application of NanoSIMS and stable isotope labelling in biological and geoscience research.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.