PhD Student Stories

Melbourne's International PhD students are producing innovative and interesting research as part of their PhD work. Find out more about their research and lives in Melbourne.

Boyuan and Yinan

Boyuan Cai and Yinan Zhang describe their PhD research in nanoplasmonics at Swinburne University. Both students enjoy the comfortable lifestyle of Melbourne.  Read their story>

Ha Do

Ha Do's PhD research is considering gender and ethnic differences when implementing reforestation policies in Vietnam. Ha enjoys the Vietnamese culture that thrives in Melbourne. Read her story>

Salem Shiryan

Salem Shiryan’s PhD work at Victoria University is a study on the effect of training on productivity in Saudi Arabia. Salem enjoys meeting people from different backgrounds in Melbourne. Read his story>

Tze Min Koh

Tze Min Koh's pioneering research at RMIT analyses the potential to use reinforced composite materials in aircraft. He also enjoys Melbourne's cuisine and divsersity. Read his story>

Van Hoang Vu

Van Hoang Vu is examining the correlation between loan types and company failures during the Global Financial Crisis for her PhD at Monash University. She enjoys her student life in Melbourne. Read her story>

Wenzhong Li

Wenzhong Li interprets the history of past life from fossilised marine sediments. Li is undertaking his research at Deakin University. On weekends he enjoys barbecues in Melbourne's many parks. Read his story>

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International Student Care Service

Contact the International Student Care Service (ISCS) for advice and information on health and wellbeing. ISCS provides friendly, professional and confidential support and referral to local services and community resources. You can contact ISCS in a crisis situation. Find out more about the ISCS.

Phone 1800 056 449
Email info@iscs.vic.gov.au
19-21 Argyle Place South
Carlton Victoria 3053

The service is free and confidential.

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