Dr. Sally Thompson

Professor

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Biography

Sally received undergraduate degrees in Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Engineering from the University of Western Australia. After working as an engineering consultant for several years, she supported her PhD through the General Sir John Monash Award at Duke University, graduating in 2010. Following her graduation, Sally worked as a postdoctoral scholar at Princeton and Purdue Universities. In 2012, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Surface Hydrology at the University of California, Berkeley, and was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2017, during which she was also appointed the inaugural Claire Hsieh-Wen Shen Distinguished Research Chair. Sally began her position at the University of Western Australia in 2019 and has received several prestigious awards including the National Science Foundation CAREER award and the American Geophysical Union Early Career Award in Hydrology. Her research interests focus on ecohydrology and the interactions between ecosystems and water cycling, utilizing a variety of methodologies including mathematical modeling and remote sensing.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

— Present

Centre for Water Spatial Science • Perth

Overseeing and guiding research initiatives within the Centre.

Co-Chair

— Present

Environmental Engineering Program • Perth

Co-chairing the program and facilitating academic discussions and projects.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in Surface Hydrology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Focused on research and education in the fields of hydrology.

Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Appointed as a professor contributing to academic and research excellence.

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.