Dr. Sascha Schediwy

Professor

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Biography

Sascha Schediwy is an internationally recognized researcher in the fields of high-precision astronomy and space instrumentation. He has made significant contributions to global science mega-projects, including Advanced LIGO and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). He is a world leader in the emerging field of coherent free-space laser link research. Schediwy was the lead designer for the SKA-Mid Phase Synchronisation System and serves as an Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQUS). His leadership in research was acknowledged with the Excellence Award at the Australian Space Awards in 2021, where he was the overall winner among nine individual award categories. He is also actively involved in several notable projects, such as a $1.7 million SmartSat CRC Research Project and research initiatives aimed at quantum technologies in Australia.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Principal Research Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research initiatives in high-precision astronomy and quantum technologies.

Awards

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Excellence Award

2021-01-01
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ngVLA Community Study Award

2017-01-01
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Jansky ICRAR-con Presentation Award

2015-01-01

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
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.