Professor Dr. Sasha Jenkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sasha Jenkins has ten years of research and teaching experience specializing in microbial biotechnology and sustainable agricultural waste management. Her research focuses on the optimization of low-cost waste treatment technologies to recapture bioenergy, nutrients, and water, along with the development of novel fertilizers and feeds from recovered resources. She has received recognition for her work, including the National Agriculture Award in 2012. Jenkins serves as the Course Coordinator for the Master of Biotechnology and is involved in various committees at the University of Western Australia. Her areas of expertise encompass environmental biotechnology, microbial ecology, and climate change mitigation, specifically regarding key microbes driving greenhouse gas emissions and the development of alternative fertilizers. She actively supervises PhD students and participates in a range of research projects related to sustainable agriculture and waste management.

Research Interests

Microbial Biotechnology Waste Management Sustainable Agriculture Environmental Biotechnology Microbial Ecology Bioenergy Recovery

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science, focusing on microbial biotechnology and sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Associate

2008-01-01 — 2020-01-01

School of Earth & Environment, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducted research on environmental biotechnology and microbial ecology.

Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

School of Biology, Newcastle University • England

Worked on various projects related to molecular microbial ecology.

Research Assistant

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

School of Biology, Newcastle University • England

Assisted in research projects in microbial ecology.

Awards

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National Science Innovation Awards

2012-01-01
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UWA Research Development Award Scheme

2011-01-01
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British Council Researcher Exchange Programme Award

2008-01-01

Courses

Biotechnology Natural Environment Waste Circular Economy Organic Agriculture Environmental Biosensing Agents

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.