Dr. William Scott

Instructor

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Biography

William Scott is currently a researcher at the Australian National University specializing in Geophysics. He has a broad background in Polar Science, numerical modeling, and oceanography. His current projects focus on developing and validating finite element models to simulate Antarctic Glacial Isostatic Adjustment (GIA) using the Firedrake framework. Scott's research is crucial for understanding the ongoing response of Earth's surface to changes in ice and water loading from glaciation periods. Active discussions and collaborations with various international institutions, including the British Antarctic Survey and universities in the UK and US, enhance his research. His academic work emphasizes the need for accurate modelling processes related to the melting of polar regions and the corresponding implications for global and regional sea levels. He is also keen on working with new collaborators and offers his code projects available on GitHub for public use.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.