Dr. Xuemei Bai

Professor

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Biography

Distinguished Professor Bai joined Australian National University in 2011 as a professor of Urban Environment Human Ecology in the Fenner School of Environment and Society. Prior to ANU, she was a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO and a visiting professor at Yale University, along with positions at various environmental research institutes in Japan. Her research focuses on the frontiers of urban sustainability science policy, including the drivers and consequences of urbanization and the evolution of urban socio-ecological systems. She has authored over 200 publications, including more than 20 in prestigious journals such as Nature and Science. Professor Bai has served as a Lead Author for significant assessments including the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and the IPCC AR6. Additionally, she has delivered invited lectures at top academic institutions and is a member of various scientific committees, contributing to global sustainability initiatives. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from Peking University, a Master of Engineering and a PhD from The University of Tokyo. Professor Bai's accolades include being named one of the World's 100 Influential People in Climate Change Policy and receiving the Volvo Environment Prize in 2018. She is also an ARC Laureate Fellow (2023).

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Professor in Urban Environment Human Ecology at the Fenner School of Environment and Society.

Senior Principal Research Scientist

— Present

CSIRO • Australia

Conducted research in urban environmental studies.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Yale University • Connecticut, USA

Engaged in academic collaboration and research.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Tokyo • Tokyo, Japan

Conducted collaborative research and academic activities.

Awards

#2018

Laureate

2018-01-01
#2021

Global Economy Prize

2021-01-01
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Fellow

2017-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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