Dr. Rosangela Tenorio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rosangela Tenorio is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) with over 25 years of experience as an academic and practicing architect. Originally from northeastern Brazil, she studied architecture in Recife and started her career working on affordable housing and slum upgrading projects. Her training included research and internships in countries such as Japan, the USA, and Italy. After completing her PhD at the University of Queensland, under the guidance of Dr. Steven V. Szokolay, she has focused on environmental design, particularly in tropical regions. Rosangela co-founded the Bio-Based Materials Design Lab, engaging with partners across Australia, Japan, and various countries, focusing on sustainable materials and design. Her extensive research addresses issues such as passive cooling design, the integration of bio-based materials in architecture, and educational practices in remote communities. She has been involved in numerous funded research projects, editorial roles in academic journals, and has received multiple awards for her contributions, including the Teaching Excellence Award from the University of Auckland. Rosangela also actively participates in initiatives concerning equity, diversity, and environmental sustainability in design education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-08-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching the use of sustainable materials and design in architecture.

Awards

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D&AD Side Hustle Category

2023-05-01
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Malka Foundation Grant - YBY

2023-01-01

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.