Professor Dr. Zakaria Solaiman

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Zakaria Solaiman. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Associate Professor Zakaria Solaiman, born in Bangladesh, graduated with a BScAg (Honours) and MScAg (Soil Science) from Bangladesh Agricultural University, and obtained his PhD in Agriculture from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan. He has 29 years of research and teaching experience across Australia, Bangladesh, and Japan. Since joining the University of Western Australia in 2000, he has focused on antimicrobial resistance, soil health, soil carbon sequestration, and various agricultural practices including the use of biochar and microbial inoculants. He is actively involved in industry-linked research projects aimed at sustainable and regenerative farming systems. Previously, he held significant research fellowships and had academic appointments in prestigious institutions in Japan. His proficiency also encompasses supervising graduate students and contributing to various projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the fields of soil biology and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

Antimicrobial Resistance Soil Health Soil Carbon Sequestration Sustainable Agriculture Agricultural Systems Solutions

Experience

Principal Research Fellow

2021-03-22 — 2024-10-03

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Fellow

2006-04-01 — 2015-03-31

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Research Associate

2003-04-01 — 2006-03-31

University of Adelaide • Adelaide, Australia

Research Officer

2000-04-13 — 2003-03-28

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Postdoctoral Fellow

1999-04-01 — 2000-04-12

Mie University • Japan

Postdoctoral Fellow

1995-10-01 — 1999-03-31

National Grassland Research Institute • Japan

Lecturer & Assistant Professor

1988-01-17 — 1996-09-30

Bangladesh Agricultural University • Mymensingh, Bangladesh

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.