Dr. Ping Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ping Zhang is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Geophysics at the Australian National University since June 2022. He is specializing in seismology and has made significant contributions to understanding Banda arc-continent collision through 3-D seismic imaging. Ping is currently involved in several active research projects, including investigating seismic anisotropy and seismicity structures in Western Australia. He has extensive academic qualifications, having pursued his Ph.D. at the Australian National University while previously earning a Master’s degree from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Bachelor’s degree from Jilin University in Geophysics. His research interests encompass advanced seismic imaging techniques and applications in geophysical studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-06-01 — Present

Australian National University, Australia • Canberra

Conducting research in geophysics with a focus on seismic imaging techniques.

Visiting Researcher

2024-01-01 — Present

Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo • Tokyo, Japan

Engaging in collaborative projects pertaining to earthquake research.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.