Dr. Vladimir Sytnyk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vladimir Sytnyk is an Associate Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He earned a Specialist degree from Dnepropetrovsk National University in Ukraine and a PhD from the Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology. His research interests focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the formation and maintenance of neuronal networks and synapses. His laboratory investigates how neural cell adhesion molecules influence these processes, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Sytnyk has contributed significantly to understanding how synaptic adhesion proteins affect synapse maturation and neuronal growth. His early studies highlighted the role of adhesion molecules in stabilizing synaptic contacts and promoting the maturation of neurotransmitter machinery. With over a decade of experience, he has published extensively in leading neuroscience journals and has a commitment to advancing technologies that can improve brain performance and memory retention.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, AU

Teaching and research in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences.

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of New South Wales • Sydney, AU

Senior lecturing responsibilities in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences.

Group Leader

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Institute Biosynthesis Neuronal Structures • Hamburg, Germany

Led research on neuronal structures at a leading neurobiology center.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Institute Biosynthesis Neuronal Structures • Hamburg, Germany

Conducted postdoctoral research focusing on neuronal adhesion molecules.

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.