Dr. Tsz Yu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tsz Tin Yu completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Pharmacology with Distinction at the University of New South Wales, and continued his studies to attain a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry with class honours, followed by a Doctorate in Philosophy focusing on synthetic organic medicinal chemistry under the supervision of Professor Naresh Kumar. Dr. Yu was appointed Associate Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of New South Wales. His research interests primarily involve synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, with a particular emphasis on the development of novel antimicrobial agents and bioactive compounds. He focuses on creating innovative methods for synthesizing bioactive natural products and their derivatives, designing new classes of antimicrobial agents, and addressing antimicrobial resistance via unique mechanisms of action. Additionally, Dr. Yu is actively involved in teaching, coordinating multiple undergraduate chemistry courses including Chemistry 1A and 1B, and supervising laboratory sections in Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry courses.

Research Interests

Courses

CHEM1011 Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules Energy CHEM1021 Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds Life CHEM1829 Biological Chemistry for Optometry Students PHRM1021 Introductory Pharmaceutical Sciences CHEM2021 Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms and Biomolecules CHEM2051 Analytical Chemistry for Pharmaceutical Sciences CHEM3021 Organic Chemistry: Modern Synthetic Strategies CHEM3051 Medicinal Organic Chemistry

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

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.