Dr. Philipp Bayer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Philipp Bayer is an adjunct research fellow at the University of Western Australia, where he focuses on plant breeding and computational biology. He earned his PhD at the University of Queensland, where he developed a novel genotyping-by-sequencing method known as skimGBS. Subsequently, he joined the University of Western Australia to work with Professor Dave Edwards, concentrating on genomics applications in wheat breeding and machine learning. In 2018, he commenced the Forrest Fellowship to further explore genomic applications in agriculture. As a DECRA fellow, he investigates modeling evolutionary processes related to gene loss and development. Currently, he leads the OceanOmics project at the Minderoo Foundation, researching novel methodologies to measure ocean biodiversity through environmental DNA. His teaching experience includes bioinformatics undergraduate courses and he has been actively involved in mentoring PhD students and facilitating research activities within his group. Bayer collaborates extensively with the international breeding community and has contributed to multiple projects focusing on agricultural sustainability and genetic biodiversity.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2016-12-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in plant breeding and computational biology, focusing on genomics and environmental DNA.

Awards

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Premier’s Science Award – Finalist

2019-12-15

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
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Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
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Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
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