Dr. Renan Silva

Associate Professor

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Biography

Renan Silva is a Coastal Engineer and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Oceans Graduate School of the University of Western Australia. He holds a PhD in Coastal Engineering from UWA, along with a Master's degree in Coastal Marine Engineering Management from Delft University of Technology, and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His research primarily focuses on understanding the interactions between waves and artificial reefs and how these influence coastal processes, aiming to optimize design guidelines for such reefs. He has significant prior experience working as a coastal engineer in the port design department of various companies. His work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and environmental protection.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research in Coastal Engineering and contributing to academic projects.

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.