Dr. Simon De Graaf

Professor

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Biography

Professor Simon de Graaf is globally recognized as an expert in sheep reproduction, artificial breeding, and reproductive technologies, with a focus on semen assessment. His research programs have received over $7.4 million in funding and have produced 80 refereed journal articles and book chapters. He has trained 2500 students in veterinary medicine, animal science, and agriculture, specializing in animal reproduction, and is a regular invited speaker at scientific conferences and agricultural industry events both in Australia and overseas. His work has been featured in various media including print, radio, and television. Professor de Graaf is currently the Secretary General of the International Congress on Animal Reproduction and has received numerous accolades for his career achievements in animal reproductive science, including being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales and a Fellow of the Society for Reproductive Biology. His research interests include applied reproduction in domestic and wild animals, semen and embryo preservation, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and the production of pre-sexed offspring through flow cytometric sex-sorting.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leading research and teaching in animal reproduction and reproductive technologies.

Awards

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Fellow

2020-01-01
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Fellow

2020-01-01

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.