Dr. Peter Rutledge

Professor

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Biography

Professor Peter Rutledge is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Sydney, where he specializes in Chemistry. He received his BSc and MSc degrees from the University of Auckland and completed his DPhil at the Dyson Perrins Laboratory, Magdalen College, Oxford. His academic career includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Oxford, followed by lecturing roles at both the University College Dublin and the University of Sydney, where he was promoted through various ranks to full professor in 2019. Professor Rutledge's research interests encompass a range of topics within chemical biology, focusing on antibiotic biosynthesis, hydrocarbon oxidation, and metal ion sensing technologies. His innovative work has led to the development of new catalysts and bio-inspired systems aimed at addressing challenges posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. He is also involved in various research initiatives funded by the Australian Research Council, exploring the intersection of biological systems and synthetic chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Dyson Perrins Laboratory, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Conducted research in enzymology and chemical biology.

Lecturer

— Present

Magdalen College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry.

Lecturer

— Present

Centre for Synthesis & Chemical Biology, University College Dublin • Dublin, Ireland

Focused on the synthesis and characterization of biologically active compounds.

Lecturer

— Present

School of Chemistry, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Involved in teaching and research.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

School of Chemistry, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Advanced teaching and research responsibilities.

Associate Professor

— Present

School of Chemistry, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Oversaw research initiatives and academic programs.

Professor

— Present

School of Chemistry, University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in chemical biology and education.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Teaching

#2010

AIPS Young Tall Poppy Award

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RACI Nyholm Lectureship

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Pearson Education RACI Centenary Federation Chemistry Educator of the Year

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.