Dr. Tushar Kumeria

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tushar Kumeria is an Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia. He completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, where he received a Doctoral Thesis Medal and Dean’s Commendation Letter. His research expertise centers on porous materials and composite biomedical applications, with a focus on porous materials-based drug delivery systems for efficient targeted delivery. Kumeria has spent years as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California-San Diego in Prof. M. J. Sailor’s lab. Since returning to Australia, he has held prestigious early career fellowships, including one from the Australian National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC). He has secured research grants totaling approximately AU$3.5 million, reflecting his prominent role as a lead investigator in competitive research efforts. His research interests also include porous photonic crystals and their application in diagnostics and environmental sensing.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Senior Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Conducts independent research and leads projects in materials science and engineering.

Awards

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Doctoral Thesis Medal

2015-01-01
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Commendation Letter

2015-01-01

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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