Professor Dr. Steven Denyszyn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steven Denyszyn is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he conducts high-precision U-Pb geochronology research. His expertise primarily lies in igneous petrology and related fields, particularly focusing on mafic rocks and their connections to ore deposits. His research encompasses large igneous provinces, granites, and lower-crustal rocks, emphasizing continental growth and ore deposit generation. Denyszyn obtained his PhD from the University of Toronto in 2008, and his postdoctoral work was completed at the Berkeley Geochronology Center in California. Since then, he has held various positions at UWA, including Research Associate and Lecturer. He has been active in the academic community, contributing to numerous research projects and publications. His interests also include paleomagnetism and isotope geochemistry, showcasing a comprehensive approach to understanding geological processes and histories.

Research Interests

Geochronology Igneous Petrology Magmatic Processes Tectonics Paleogeography Paleomagnetism Mass Extinctions Isotope Geochemistry

Experience

Adjunct Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducting research in geochronology and igneous petrology.

Lecturer

2012-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching and conducting research in geology.

Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth

Worked on various research projects in earth sciences.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Berkeley Geochronology Center • University of California, Berkeley

Conducted research in geochronology.

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.