Dr. Stephen Simpson

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Simpson is a leading researcher in the field of nutritional biology, known for his significant contributions to understanding the dietary behaviors of insects and their implications on human obesity and health. With a career spanning over 22 years at the University of Oxford, where he held positions in the Department of Zoology and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, he returned to Australia in 2005 as an ARC Federation Fellow. In his academic tenure, Simpson has served as the Executive Director of Obesity Australia and as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society. His innovative work includes the development of the Geometric Framework, an integrative modeling approach that examines how nutrition affects behavior in a variety of organisms, including humans. His research techniques encompass quantitative behavioral analysis, neurophysiology, and computer simulations. Simpson's leadership in the Precision Nutrition research group emphasizes how individual-level processes lead to broader behavioral outcomes. He has been recognized with numerous honors including election to the Royal Society and the Australian Academy of Science, showcasing his prominence in the scientific community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research on nutritional biology and behavior.

Executive Director

— Present

Obesity Australia • Australia

Provided leadership and oversight for programs addressing obesity.

Academic Director

— Present

Charles Perkins Centre • Sydney, Australia

Directed research initiatives focused on nutrition and health.

Awards

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Companion of the Order of Australia

2015-01-01
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Fellow of the Royal Society

2013-01-01
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NSW Scientist of the Year

2009-01-01

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.