Dr. Zdenka Kuncic

Professor

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Biography

Professor Zdenka Kuncic has a BSc with Honours in Physics from the University of Sydney and a PhD in theoretical astrophysics from the University of Cambridge, UK. She leads an interdisciplinary research program at the intersection of physics, medicine, biology, and engineering, focusing on advancing biomedical imaging and exploring complex biological systems. Her innovative work encompasses fields such as bio-nanoscience, nanotechnology, and neurotechnology, aiming to develop physics-based strategies to address challenges across multiple disciplines. In her teaching roles, she offers courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels covering various aspects of physics including quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and medical physics. Professor Kuncic has received numerous accolades, including the 2020 Australian Fulbright Future Scholar and the 2017 Australia-Harvard Fellowship. She collaborates with international institutions and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Physics (FAIP), highlighting her contributions to the field of physics and engineering education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Leading research and teaching in Physics, focusing on interdisciplinary applications.

Courses

Quantum Physics Thermodynamics Oscillations Chaos Waves Special Relativity General Relativity Electrodynamics Astrophysics Advanced Electrodynamics Photonics Cosmology High Energy Astrophysics Radiation Physics Image Processing

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.