Dr. Sonia Liu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sonia Liu is an Associate Professor specializing in Poultry Nutrition within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on developing sustainable nutritional strategies to enhance poultry production, ensuring food security and addressing environmental challenges. Liu's work evolves around optimizing poultry diets using locally available feed ingredients, investigating aspects such as reduced protein diets, digestive dynamics, and the application of exogenous enzymes in feed. An advocate for early-learning education in science, she strives to incorporate scientific methods in young children's education. Liu has collaborated extensively with researchers across various countries including the USA, Europe, and China, aiming to construct resilient poultry production systems. She has received numerous accolades including the Australia Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award and the Australia Award: Endeavour Research Fellowship, demonstrating her commitment to finding innovative solutions in the poultry sector.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in poultry nutrition and sustainable agricultural practices.

Awards

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Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

2019-01-01
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Australia Award: Endeavour Research Fellowship

2018-01-01

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.