Dr. Paul Wong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Wong is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University, specializing in Cybernetics. He completed his PhD in Non-Classical Logics and Reasoning from the Australian National University, and has a Master's degree from Simon Fraser University focused on Weakly Reflexive Paraconsistent Inferences in Modal Logics. His career includes roles as a lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Wollongong and as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Grants Commission. He has extensive experience as a Defence Analyst at the Defence Science Technology Organisation, where he contributed to major evaluations for the Headquarters Joint Operation Command. With over a decade of experience in data science, Paul has managed enterprise-class data systems and played a pivotal role in establishing a national consortium to support digital research infrastructure. His research interests encompass Complex Systems Science, Network Science, Operations Research, and Organisational Managerial Sciences, demonstrating a commitment to the strategic use of data as a national asset.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Cybernetics, with a focus on complex systems and data management.

Lecturer in Software Engineering

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Wollongong • Wollongong, Australia

Lectured on software engineering principles and practices.

Senior Policy Analyst

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Commonwealth Grants Commission • Canberra, Australia

Analyzed funding applications and policy implications for educational grants.

Defence Analyst

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Defence Science Technology Organisation • Canberra, Australia

Conducted analytical work supporting defense operations and policy evaluations.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.