Dr. Sabrina Lomax

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sabrina Lomax is a Senior Lecturer in Livestock Behaviour Welfare at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney. Her research is focused on promoting livestock production practices that integrate technology and animal behaviour welfare science. Sabrina completed her PhD in 2011, examining the use of topical anaesthesia for painful livestock husbandry procedures, and has engaged in post-doctoral research to explore novel methods for pain assessment and alleviation aimed at improving welfare in extensively farmed livestock. She teaches Animal Behaviour Welfare and coordinates an undergraduate Professional Experience program intended to develop students' professional skills through hands-on placements across various disciplines. Sabrina's research aligns with the Faculty of Science's strengths in various fields, including healthy ecosystems and decision-making for a sustainable future. Her projects include collaborating with industry partners to enhance productivity and welfare in livestock farming through technological innovations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Lecturer in Livestock Behaviour Welfare, teaching and researching in animal welfare and behaviour.

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.