Dr. Theo Evans

Associate Professor

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Biography

Theo Evans is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia in the School of Biological Sciences. He has completed his university education across various Australian cities including Perth, Townsville, and Melbourne, as well as receiving a British Council Bursary in Sheffield, UK. With over 30 years of research experience, Theo has extensively worked on invertebrate taxa, particularly termites (Isoptera). His research focuses on the behavior, ecology, and evolution of these species, working predominantly in terrestrial and marine habitats. Theo has conducted fieldwork in over 20 countries across six continents, which includes significant contributions to pest management and ecological studies. He is recognized for his breakthroughs in recognizing how termites use vibration signals to identify wood and avoid predation by ants. He has authored over 120 scientific papers and served in various professional and advisory roles, contributing significantly to entomological research and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leading research in entomology and teaching across core zoology units.

Associate Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Specialized in Environmental Biology.

Principal Research Scientist & Team Leader

2005-01-01 — 2011-01-01

CSIRO Entomology • Australia

Led teams in various research projects related to entomology.

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
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  • 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.