Dr. Toby Hudson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Toby Hudson is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Materials Chemistry at the University of Sydney. He obtained his Bachelor of Science with Honours and the University Medal from the University of Sydney in 1999, followed by a Doctorate in Materials Science from the University of Oxford, completed in 2004. Following his doctoral studies, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oxford before returning to Sydney as a university fellow. His research focuses on the theoretical study of materials, especially regarding defect motion and structural evolution in materials under different conditions. His work involves exploring the mechanisms of stress relaxation and crystallization processes in network liquids and glasses, as well as optimizing structures through data-mining Monte Carlo methods. Throughout his career, Toby has published numerous papers and led research projects that strengthen the Faculty of Science’s reputation in the areas of molecules and materials. He has received various accolades, including the Academic Learning Teaching Fellowship from the Faculty of Science in 2014, and is involved in several collaborative research projects globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Oxford •

Sydney University Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Lecturer in Theoretical Materials Chemistry

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Materials Chemistry

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Awards

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University Medal

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Academic Learning Teaching Fellowship

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.