Dr. Rachel Cardell Oliver

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Cardell-Oliver holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BSc and Master of Science from the University of Western Australia. She has held academic positions at the University of Essex in the UK and SRI Cambridge, as well as at the University of Western Australia, where she is currently a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Her research interests are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on data analytics, environmental conservation, intelligent systems, and smart cities applications. She has an h-index of 37 and has made significant contributions to the field of computing, particularly in the areas of formal verification and hard real-time systems. She is also active in various research projects, exploring innovative solutions in smart water treatment and intelligent transport systems. In addition, Rachel serves as President of the Computing Research and Education Association of Australasia and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society. Her dedication to academia is reflected in her editorial roles and participation in professional associations, contributing to the advancement of computing research in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Head of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, contributing to research and education in computing.

Courses

CITS1001 Object Oriented Software Engineering CITS4401 Software Requirements Design CITS4419 Mobile Wireless Networks CITS5206 Information Technology Capstone project

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
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.