With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).
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Globally recognised for our research strengths and innovations in teaching, our impact-driven research transforms lives and shapes the future.
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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.
- If you are a current candidate at Western Sydney University, please search the Staff Profiles Directory by keyword.
- If you are a new applicant applying for admission to Higher Degree Research at Western Sydney University, please contact the relevant Associate Dean, HDR (or equivalent) in the Schools' listing below on this page.
If you identify a potential supervisor, you should send them an email introducing yourself, describing your previous degrees 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.
Available research projects
You can browse a list of currently available research projects to find potential research areas where a supervisor is looking to recruit a candidate.
HDR Director
Research Institutes
Professor Jing Han
jing.han@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Markus Riegler
hieinfo@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Malini Sur
m.sur@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Mike Armour
nicm.hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Jorge Serrador
marcs.hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Sandro Martins Sperandei
hdr-thri@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Dean, HDR (or equivalent)
Schools
Associate Professor Dilupa Nakandala
business.research@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Dongmo Zhang
scem-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor David Cole
David.cole@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Kejun Dong
scem-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Elise Baker
sohs-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Alex Ling
postgrads_hca@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Caroline Compton
law.research@westernsydney.edu.au
Dr Tara Roberts
SOM-HDR@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Nathan Wilson
research_sonm@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Evelyn Smith
sop-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Liza Cubeddu
l.cubeddu@westernsydney.edu.au
Professor Nida Denson
soss-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au
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