Dr. Reza Barekatain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Reza Barekatain is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and serves as the Director of the Poultry Research Foundation. He has a PhD in poultry nutrition and gut health, underpinned by significant research experience in monogastric species, particularly poultry. His leadership experience includes heading a research group focused on pigs and poultry while working with the public sector at SARDI. Dr. Barekatain specializes in poultry nutrition and gut health, aiming to enhance performance and productivity in poultry through innovative research. His main research interests encompass nutrition, gut health, and intestinal physiology, specifically exploring innovative approaches to improve intestinal barrier function in poultry. He employs a wide array of assays and methodologies to investigate intestinal permeability, integrity, and the impact of dietary interventions on enteric disorders. He is also involved in collaborative networks aimed at understanding the interactions between gut health and nutrition. Additionally, he has been an active member of the World’s Poultry Science Association, contributing to various symposiums and receiving accolades such as the Publication of the Year and the SARDI Achievement Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-03-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, AU

Director of Poultry Research Foundation, focused on poultry nutrition and gut health.

Awards

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Publication of the Year

2016-01-01
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Young Scientist Program

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.