Dr. Thomas Maschmeyer

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Maschmeyer is a professor at the University of Sydney and the founding director of the Laboratory of Advanced Catalysis Sustainability. He has held significant positions such as the executive chairman at Gelion Technologies and the founding director of the Australian Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology. Maschmeyer’s academic contributions are extensive, with over 330 publications and more than 24 patents, illustrating his commitment to sustainable energy and catalysis research. He specializes in catalysis, renewable feedstocks, and energy storage devices, particularly those related to biomass, solar energy, and hydrogen. Maschmeyer has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to chemistry, including several fellowships and honorary doctorates, recognizing his leadership and innovation within the scientific community. He has played a pivotal role in various international advisory boards and has a strong association with governmental research committees and initiatives aimed at technological advancement in chemistry and sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Professor in the Department of Chemistry focusing on sustainable catalysis and renewable energy.

Awards

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Honorary Doctorate

2019-01-01
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Contribution Economic Development Award

2019-01-01
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CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation

2018-01-01

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.