Professor Dr. Thomas Roberts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Roberts is an Associate Professor in Food Chemistry and Biotechnology at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on the molecular aspects of plant science and the functionality of food components. He leads a research group working on projects involving cereals such as sorghum, triticale, and wheat, as well as Australian native grains. Thomas has taught a range of undergraduate units in molecular biosciences and is a Theme Leader in Quality Food at the Sydney Institute of Agriculture (SIA). He completed his Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) at the University of Sydney and received his PhD in 1995. His career includes postdoctoral work at Lund University, Sweden, and diverse roles in research and teaching across several universities. Thomas has published extensively in the field, notably regarding the biochemical properties of the serpin family of proteins in plants, and the chemistry and biochemistry of food applications. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students and contributes to various teaching units across the life sciences.

Research Interests

Food Chemistry Plant Biotechnology Molecular Physiology Biochemistry of Plant Proteins Crop Production under Stress Conditions

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Teaching and researching in Food Chemistry and Biotechnology, supervising PhD students, and leading research in plant proteins and food functionality.

Awards

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Supervisor of the Year

Courses

FOOD3002 Chemistry & Biochemistry of Foods FOOD4002 Future Foods BIOL3020 Applied Plant Function BCMB2X02 Proteins & Cells ENVI1003 Global Challenges: Food, Water, Climate

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.