Find a Supervisor

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 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 Fiona Cameron
f.cameron@westernsydney.edu.au

Associate Professor Jorge Serrador
marcs.hdr@westernsydney.edu.au

Dr Elizabeth Conroy
e.conroy@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

Associate Professor Elise Baker
sohs-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au

Dr Caroline Compton
law.research@westernsydney.edu.au

Assoc. Prof. Steve Cumming
sop-hdr@westernsydney.edu.au 

Associate Professor Liza Cubeddu
l.cubeddu@westernsydney.edu.au