Dr. Valeriya Komyakova

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valeriya Komyakova is a Research Fellow at the Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, awarded in 2018, which focused on the ecological risks and functions of artificial reefs. Her experience includes postdoctoral research at the Institute of Marine Research in Norway, where she studied the influence of maternal factors on climate-driven variations in the recruitment of Norwegian spring-spawning herring. Komyakova has worked in various academic and consultancy roles, emphasizing research on marine ecosystems and the impacts of pollution. Her work seeks to drive sustainable ocean solutions through the intersection of marine ecology, engineering, and policy, aiming to promote healthy and self-sustaining marine populations via eco-engineering initiatives. Komyakova has collaborated on national and international marine pollution assessments and has contributed to significant policy developments, including a tool for risk assessment of artificial infrastructure.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2025-01-01 — Present

Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia • Perth

Conducts research on marine habitat restoration, focusing on developing and testing success metrics for habitat restoration efforts.

Teaching Intensive Academic Role

2019-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Tasmania • Tasmania

Led curriculum innovation and taught various marine biology courses.

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
  • Academic Transcripts
  • 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.