Dr. Wallace Cowling

Professor

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Biography

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Wallace Cowling graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne in 1975. He was awarded the University of Melbourne Travelling Scholarship and completed his PhD in Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis in 1980. His career has primarily focused on plant breeding and disease resistance, having started with a position at CSIRO as a Postdoctoral Student at Cornell University. In 1999, he joined the University of Western Australia, where he became a full Professor in 2012. Cowling has released commercial lupin and canola varieties and has undertaken significant research in genetics, plant physiology, and disease resistance. His innovative breeding approaches and methods, including genomic selection and molecular markers, have contributed greatly to the field. With an extensive track record of funding and collaborative projects, he continues to supervise students and contribute to plant breeding activities at UWA. Cowling's work is well recognized internationally, and he has contributed to various conferences and scientific programs, focusing on improving crop varieties and advancing agricultural research.

Research Interests

Canola Breeding Oilseed Rape Breeding Disease Resistance Drought Heat Tolerance Molecular Genetics New Methods Plant Breeding Molecular Markers Population Breeding Genomic Selection Plant Breeding Tissue Culture Plant Breeding Genome Interactions Brassica Polyploids Lupins Legumes

Experience

Professor

1999-02-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Full Professor in Plant Breeding, undertaking research and some teaching.

Plant Breeder/Senior Plant Breeder

1982-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Agriculture WA • South Perth, Western Australia

Responsible for the breeding of various crops and development of disease resistance.

Postdoctoral Student Visiting Fellow

1981-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, New York, USA

Engaged in research in the Department of Plant Pathology.

Plant Research Pathologist

1980-01-01 — 1980-01-01

University of California, Davis • Davis, California, USA

Worked on postgraduate research in the Department of Plant Pathology.

Research Officer

1975-01-01 — 1975-01-01

Land Conservation Council • Victoria, Australia

Conducted research for conservation initiatives.

Tutor

1975-01-01 — 1975-01-01

University of Melbourne • Victoria, Australia

Tutored students in Plant Sciences.

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
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Specialization Notes

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