Dr. Richard Payne

Professor

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Biography

Professor Richard Payne is a renowned researcher in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of Sydney. He graduated with first-class honors from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand in 2002 before pursuing a PhD at the University of Cambridge, under the mentorship of Professor Chris Abell. Following his doctoral studies, he was awarded the esteemed Lindemann Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Scripps Research Institute, where he worked with Professor Chi-Huey Wong. In 2008, he joined the University of Sydney as a Lecturer and was promoted to Professor in 2015. Professor Payne's research focuses on the design and synthesis of complex biomolecules aimed at addressing critical issues in biology and medicine, notably through the development of innovative technologies in peptide and protein synthesis. His contributions have led to significant advancements in drug discovery, including the development of modified peptide-based therapeutics, and he has received numerous accolades such as the Prime Minister's Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year and several fellowships in prestigious scientific societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Organic Chemistry.

Awards

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Prime Minister’s Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year

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HG Smith Medal

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AJ Birch Medal

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Election to the Australian Academy of Science

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Royal Australian Chemical Institute Biota Medal

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.