Dr. Simon George

Professor

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Biography

Simon George is a Professor Emeritus at Macquarie University, specializing in organic geochemistry. He leads the organic geochemistry group within the School of Natural Sciences and has over 35 years of experience in this field, with a focus on petroleum geochemistry for the past 15 years. George has served as the Interim Head of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and as the Director of the Macquarie University Marine Research Centre. His research interests include the chemical and isotopic signatures of rocks and sediments, which help in understanding past events in the evolution of life. He has taught various undergraduate and postgraduate courses related to geoscience, including topics on climate change, marine sediments, and biogeochemistry. He has been active in organizing conferences and has collaborated on numerous research projects to deepen the understanding of geochemical processes.

Research Interests

Organic Geochemistry Petroleum Geochemistry Environmental Geochemistry

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1988-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Leader of the organic geochemistry group.

Interim Head

2020-10-01 — 2021-12-01

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences • Macquarie University

Acted as Head for the department.

Director

2015-01-01 — 2019-12-01

Macquarie University Marine Research Centre • Sydney, Australia

Oversaw the marine research initiatives at the university.

Courses

GEOS1110: Habitable Planet GEOS2042: Life, Universe Everything GEOS2130: Marine Sediments ENVS2115: Climate Change, Energy Future GEOS3130: Earth System History GEOS1120: Dynamic Earth GEOS1130: Blue Planet: Oceans, Climate Life GEOS211: Field Geology MAR201: Introduction Marine Science GEOS397/GEOS394/BIOL382: Applied Palaeontology GEOS7710: Palaeoenvironments Biogeochemistry GEOS8810: Palaeoenvironments Biogeochemistry GEOS7711: Research Topics Earth Environmental Sciences GEOS710: Organic Geochemistry Sedimentary Rocks GEOS920: Petroleum Geochemistry GEOS811: Advanced Field Techniques Geoscience

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).