Dr. Tim Colmer

Professor

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Biography

Tim Colmer is a Professor and currently the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Western Australia. He earned his PhD in Plant Biology from the University of California, Davis, in 1994, following his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with Honours from the University of Western Australia in 1990. Tim has a rich career in academia, previously holding various leadership positions, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, and Head of the School of Plant Biology. His research focuses on plant adaptation to stress conditions, particularly salinity and flooding, and he has significantly contributed to the fields of plant physiology and plant ecology. He actively engages in collaborative, interdisciplinary research, mentoring numerous postgraduate students and contributing to various competitive grants in Australia. As a respected member of the academic community, he has served as an Australasian Editor for Annals of Botany and held leadership roles within the Australian Society of Plant Scientists. Tim's teaching philosophy emphasizes practical, hands-on experiences and inter-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving in plant sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Provides leadership and management across UWA's academic initiatives.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research

2019-12-01 — 2021-12-01

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Oversaw research initiatives and funding strategies.

Head, School of Plant Biology

2013-01-01 — 2015-12-01

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Led the School's strategic direction and academic programs.

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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