Dr. Zhi Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhi Li is a physical oceanographer based at the Climate Change Research Centre (CCRC) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney. He completed his PhD at UNSW Sydney in 2022, focusing on the physical mechanisms driving geographic seasonal variability in the formation of Subantarctic Mode Water (SAMW) and Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) in the Southern Ocean. His research investigates the major challenges confronting the climate research community, particularly the dramatic acceleration of global ocean warming and its uncertain association with heat uptake distributed among basin water masses. Zhi's work aims to deepen understanding of the physical processes regulating the formation and heat uptake of distinct water masses, which play a critical role in carbon redistribution and predict future ocean warming and sea-level changes. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher as part of the Australian Centre of Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) program, continuing research that builds upon his PhD projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-09-01 — Present

Climate Change Research Centre, University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW

Continuing research focused on ocean heat uptake and water-mass formation in the Southern Ocean.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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