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Master of Research (MRes), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and other research degree applicants are required to discuss their proposed research project with a suitable research supervisor prior to submitting an application.
As a potential applicant, finding the right supervisors for your project is an important first step in a successful research candidature.
To find a supervisor who matches your research interests, you should try a combination of the following methods:
- Visit the School or Institute research pages and look for researchers in your area of interest.
- Search the Staff Profiles Directory by keyword.
If you identify a potential supervisor, you should send them an email introducing yourself, describing your previous qualifications and experience, outlining your area of interest, and providing a short explanation about why you would like to work with them on a research project.
If you are finding it difficult to identify a supervisor, you should contact the Higher Degree Research (HDR) Director or Associate Dean, HDR in a relevant School or Institute. They will be able to provide advice and may be able to recommend a potential supervisor or research project.
HDR Director
Research Institutes
Professor Labao Wang
labao.wang@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Markus Riegler
hieinfo@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Denis Byrne
d.byrne@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Genevieve Steiner
g.steiner@westernsydney.edu.au
Professor Caroline Jones
marcs.hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Elizabeth Conroy
e.conroy@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Dean, HDR (or equivalent)
Schools
Professor Vivian Tam
scem-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala
business.research@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Dongmo Zhang
scem-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Chwee Beng Lee
chwee.lee@westernsydney.edu.au
Professor Richard Yang
scem-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Karen Liu
sohs-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr James Gourley
j.gourley@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Caroline Compton
law.research@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Mourad Tayebi
SOM-HDR@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Elaine Burns
research_sonm@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Emilee Gilbert
sop-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Professor Janice Aldrich-Wright
sosc-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Peter Bansel
soss-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au