Dr. Peter Karuso

Professor

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Biography

Peter Karuso has over 30 years of experience in various roles at Macquarie University, including department head and program director. He has held numerous leadership positions and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Royal Society of New South Wales. His research focuses on the application of small molecules in biological systems, incorporating multidisciplinary approaches that include natural products chemistry, molecular biology, organic synthesis, analytical chemistry, NMR spectroscopy, computational chemistry, and biochemistry. His work is particularly interested in chemical ecology, marine natural products, and the control of pests affecting agriculture, such as using natural products for biological control of cattle ticks and reducing methane emissions from livestock. He has co-founded companies like Fluorotechnics and serves as the CEO of Hyperdrive Science, showcasing his experience in project management and research commercialization. He has published over 200 research outputs related to the application of natural products within the industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Honorary Professor

1984-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Head of the Department, program director.

CEO

2018-03-01 — 2021-12-24

Hyperdrive Science Pty Ltd •

Led company focusing on innovative scientific solutions.

CSO

2004-01-01 — 2008-12-31

FLUOROtechnics Pty Ltd •

Oversaw scientific operations and research initiatives.

Awards

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Fellow

2000-12-12
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Fellow

2016-01-15
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Award

2004-12-07

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).