Dr. Terry Frankcombe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Terry Frankcombe is an Associate Professor at UNSW Canberra in the School of Science. He leads a research group focused on various phenomena in physical chemistry, particularly the influence of energetics and energy surfaces on dynamical properties. The group collaborates on investigations of dielectric materials and interprets wave functions related to interfacial properties of graphene. Terry completed his PhD in 2001 at the University of Queensland after earning a Bachelor of Science with Honours and receiving the University Medal from the Australian National University in 1997. He has held postdoctoral fellowships at several esteemed institutions including the University of Queensland, Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands, and Göteborgs Universitet in Sweden. More recently, he was awarded an ARC Future Fellowship at the Australian National University, which he completed between 2011 and 2014. He has also served as the Associate Director of the National Youth Science Forum. Since joining UNSW Canberra, he has held various positions including Senior Lecturer and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. His teaching includes courses in Mathematics and Engineering Mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

UNSW Canberra • Canberra, Australia

Led research group in physical chemistry, focusing on quantum dynamics and other relevant areas.

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

UNSW Canberra • Canberra, Australia

Taught various courses in mathematics and engineering.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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