Dr. Timothy Williams

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Timothy Williams is a Senior Research Associate at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, with a focus on microbial ecology and adaptation mechanisms at the molecular level. His research interests include the exploration of microorganisms' ability to adapt to their environments using integrated biochemical, genomic, and proteomic techniques. Williams has significantly contributed to understanding microbial adaptations in marine environments, particularly in the Southern Ocean, shedding light on topics such as carbon flow pathways during dark Antarctic winter and the dynamics of microbial ecosystems. His work has involved extensive investigations into the metaproteome and metagenomic data to pinpoint nutrient sources for various microorganisms. Moreover, he has studied cold adaptation mechanisms in psychrophilic archea, particularly Methanococcoides burtonii, developing insights into novel cold adaptation proteins. His investigative efforts aim to elucidate nutrient utilization and growth responses of bacteria in oligotrophic marine conditions, using models such as Sphingopyxis alaskensis.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on microbial adaptations and ecosystem dynamics.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

IOWA State University • Ames, Iowa, USA

Investigated various aspects of microbial ecology.

Researcher

— Present

Ames Laboratory - Department of Energy • Ames, Iowa, USA

Engaged in research projects focused on microbial energy systems.

USDA/ARS Researcher

— Present

US Department of Agriculture • Ames, Iowa, USA

Worked on agricultural microbiology research.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Connecticut • Storrs, Connecticut, USA

Conducted research in the field of microbiome sciences.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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