Dr. Upama Aich

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Upama Aich is a Forrest Fellow at the University of Western Australia. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the evolution of behavioral, reproductive, and life-history traits in the context of sexual selection and environmental changes. Aich's current projects investigate the long-term, intergenerational effects of endocrine disruptors on dung beetles and live-bearing fish. She obtained her PhD from the Australian National University, where she researched sexual selection and aging in mosquitofish. Aich also holds a Master's degree in Zoology from the University of Dhaka, where her studies centered on the effects of host plants on butterfly toxicity.

Research Interests

Experience

Forrest Fellow

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on evolutionary biology and environmental impacts on species.

Awards

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Forrest Research Fellowship

2024-01-01
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Graduate Research Excellence Grants

2021-01-01
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HDR Fee Merit Scholarships

2018-01-01
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Dean's Award

2015-01-01

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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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.