Dr. Tanya Latty

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tanya Latty is an Associate Professor and Research Teaching Fellow in Entomology at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research interests lie in insect behavior and ecology, with a strong emphasis on the interdisciplinary applications of her work. Latty focuses on themes such as collective behavior and swarm intelligence, particularly in ants, bees, and slime molds, and how these systems can solve complex problems without centralized control. She aims to understand how these simple systems can inspire the development of new bio-inspired technologies and algorithms. Latty also conducts significant work on the ecology and behavior of Australian native bees, investigating their potential role as alternative or supplementary pollinators in both rural and urban settings. Her involvement extends to the domain of integrated pest management, where she studies pest insect behavior to develop sustainable management strategies. Tanya teaches an undergraduate course in entomology, fostering a new generation of ecologists who can apply their knowledge to real-world challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Associate Professor and Research Teaching Fellow in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences focusing on insect behavior and ecology.

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.