Dr. Pauline Ross

Professor

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Biography

Professor Pauline Ross is an esteemed academic at the University of Sydney, specializing in the impact of climate change on marine life, especially molluscs. She holds the position of Principal Fellow at the Higher Education Academy in the UK and has been pivotal in redesigning Life Sciences curricula. Over her career, she has garnered multiple Australian awards for her excellence in education and leadership, including the Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award for Outstanding Mentoring and Leadership from the University of Sydney. Ross has led impressive research initiatives funded by the Australian Research Council, investigating the resilience of oysters to ocean acidification and developing strategies to sustain the aquaculture industry which is vital to the Australian economy. Her scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to our understanding of biodiversity and climate resilience. With a teaching philosophy that emphasizes experiential learning, she employs innovative educational strategies to cultivate student engagement and success. Ross is an influential voice in marine biology education and actively collaborates with national and international researchers, contributing to significant findings that inform aquaculture management and policy. Her ongoing commitment to integrating research and teaching exemplifies her dedication to advancing the field of biological sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leads a research group investigating climate change effects on marine organisms.

Awards

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Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award

2016-01-01
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Inaugural Distinguished Teaching Fellow

2015-01-01
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Australian Award for University Teaching

2009-01-01

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.