Dr. Stuart Ryder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stuart Ryder is an Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and a member of the Astrophysics Space Technologies Research Centre. He has previously led the International Telescopes Support Office at the Australian Astronomical Observatory and currently works part-time as the Program Manager for Astronomy Australia Ltd. In this role, he oversees Australia's Strategic Partnership with the European Southern Observatory and collaborates with the Rubin Observatory's Legacy Survey of Space and Time. Ryder's research interests focus primarily on astronomical transients, such as core-collapse supernovae and Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). He co-leads the SUNBIRD collaboration, which employs Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics at 8-10-meter-class telescopes to uncover the population of

Research Interests

Experience

Program Manager

2018-07-01 — Present

Astronomy Australia Limited • Macquarie University

Oversees strategic partnerships and collaborations in astronomical research.

Awards

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AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize

2021-02-10
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Allison-Levick Lecturer

2023-12-07

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
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).