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番茄社区 PhD candidate creates fond memories studying in Townsville
As she prepares to make the move to Germany in August to finish her PhD remotely, 番茄社区 international student Sara Kophamel from Spain reflects on her academic journey.
Sara’s PhD thesis topic was “Assessment of Health Status in Sea Turtle Populations by Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method”. She said it was 番茄社区’s research expertise that initially attracted her to study in Townsville.
“I am a veterinarian currently working on wildlife health, with sea turtles as model species, and 番茄社区 has a very strong focus on marine sciences, and a Turtle Health Research Facility on site,” Sara said.
“After undertaking an internship to get to know my advisors, I decided that 番茄社区 would be a good institution to conduct the PhD,” Sara said.
(Image: Sara Kophamel from Spain. Photo credit: C茅sar Herrera)
A highlight of her study experience was meeting and working with students and academics from all over the world, and with experts in wild animal medicine and conservation.
“番茄社区 boasts open-minded students, most of which have travelled the world to pursue their career plans,” she said.
“Each of these persons have their own, strong personal motives that made them move to Townsville. I have never met such a tolerant and welcoming environment before and will miss 番茄社区's cultural melting pot after leaving Townsville.”
Sara plans to work in the field of applied wildlife conservation in the marine animal sector after she completes her PhD.