Dr. Philip Withers

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Biography

Philip Withers is an Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on comparative physiology, particularly in amphibians and reptiles. With expertise in metabolism, thermoregulation, and water solute balance, Dr. Withers employs phylogenetic methods and biostatistics in his studies. He has a notable h-index of 66 and over 38,600 citations, indicating substantial impact in his field. His work contributes to understanding the mechanisms of evaporative water loss control in endotherms and the body temperature regulation in small marsupials and birds. Dr. Withers has led numerous projects and collaborations that delve into the ecological physiology of Australian fauna. He has been involved in significant datasets and has published widely on topics relevant to his research interests.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, WA

Emeritus Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow focusing on comparative physiology and ecological studies.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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