Dr. Roslyn Gleadow

Professor

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Biography

Roslyn Gleadow is an Emeritus Professor at Monash University, with a profound expertise in plant sciences, and her work focuses on the effects of climate change on food security. Her research primarily examines how plants produce cyanide as a defense mechanism against herbivores, and she investigates this at molecular and ecosystem scales. Current projects involve studying the impacts of CO2, temperature, and salinity on the growth and resource allocation of crops such as sorghum, cassava, and taro. Gleadow has a longstanding interest in the ecology of invasive species, notably Pittosporum undulatum. She has contributed to public outreach by giving lectures on the health impacts of rising carbon dioxide levels, as well as broader implications for food security. Over her illustrious career, she has coordinated the Plant Science area at Monash, directed various educational programs, and has been involved in multiple committees and advisory positions, including Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and Past President of the Global Plant Council. In addition to her teaching role, she has supervised numerous students at honours, master's, and PhD levels and has published extensively, emphasizing the importance of science communication in higher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, AU

Retired from teaching but remains active in research and public engagement.

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, VIC, AU

Conducted research focusing on plant sciences and climate change.

Research Assistant

— Present

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, VIC, AU

Supported academic research in plant physiology.

Awards

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Election to the Australian Academy of Science

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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Faculty of Science Award for Excellence in Innovation and External Collaboration

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.