Professor Dr. Peter Windsor

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Biography

Peter Windsor has been a Professor Emeritus in the School of Veterinary Science since 2014. His career includes various positions, starting as an Associate Professor in Sheep Health & Production in 2002 and later being promoted to Professor of Livestock Health Production in 2008. Windsor graduated with Honours from the University of Sydney in Veterinary Science in 1977 and obtained his PhD in ruminant neuropathology in 1987. He has published numerous studies on livestock diseases acquired in-utero. He began his career at the NSW Agriculture Wollongbar Regional Veterinary Laboratory and has made significant contributions to the field of veterinary science, including studies on bovine abortion and the isolation of Neospora caninum. He also undertook a 19-month appointment with the FAO leading to the successful eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease in the Philippines. Windsor's research portfolio includes work on applied field-based projects in ruminant health and production problems in Southeast Asia, focusing on improving food security and animal welfare. His recent studies include analgesia to enhance animal welfare and the registration of the Tri-Solfen product for FMD therapy. He has been instrumental in guiding numerous PhD students and engaging in productive international collaborations in cattle health and production research.

Research Interests

Livestock Health Animal Welfare Ruminant Health Neuropathology Veterinary Science

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Serving as a Professor Emeritus in the School of Veterinary Science.

Associate Professor

2002-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Was involved in teaching and research in the area of Sheep Health & Production.

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW

Promoted to Professor of Livestock Health Production.

Awards

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International Friendship Medal

2014-01-01
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Kesteven Medal

2011-01-01
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Presidential Medal

2010-01-01

Courses

Veterinary Pathology Animal Disease Veterinary Health

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.