Dr. Thiaggo Tayer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thiaggo Tayer is a geospatial data scientist with a strong passion for remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and water resources. With over a decade of experience, he addresses environmental challenges through innovative research. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the University of Western Australia (UWA), he provides critical support on multiple projects under the National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Resilient Landscapes Hub. His research focuses on leveraging multispectral imagery and time series machine learning techniques to enhance water detection and develop comprehensive ecohydrological metrics that characterize intermittent rivers. Thiaggo has also worked as a Knowledge Capture Officer, responsible for translating data and integrating research outputs into national information repositories and decision-support tools, ensuring public access to research outputs under a Creative Commons license. He holds a PhD in Remote Sensing Ecohydrology, where he characterized the hydrology of the lower Fitzroy River using remote sensing techniques, and a Master's in Economic Applied Geology from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Support projects for the National Environmental Science Program Resilient Landscapes Hub.

Awards

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Award for Research Impact and Innovation

2023-11-01
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Postgraduate Research Award

2023-07-01
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Australian Research Training Program Scholarship

2018-01-01
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Masters' Scholarship

2014-02-01

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.