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PhD Studies at the ANU Lachlan Blackhall

PhD Studies at the ANU Lachlan Blackhall. A Little About Me. Be/BSc (University of Sydney) – Completed 2006 PhD (ANU) – Since March 2007 Control Theory. Complex Systems/Networks. Electricity/Power Networks. PhD - Philosophiae Doctor ?. Or: Patiently hoping for a Degree.

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PhD Studies at the ANU Lachlan Blackhall

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  1. PhD Studies at the ANU Lachlan Blackhall

  2. A Little About Me • Be/BSc (University of Sydney) – Completed 2006 • PhD (ANU) – Since March 2007 • Control Theory. • Complex Systems/Networks. • Electricity/Power Networks.

  3. PhD - Philosophiae Doctor? • Or: • Patiently hoping for a Degree. • Probably heavily in Debt. • Piled higher and Deeper.

  4. PhD – In Simple Terms

  5. A Day in the Life of a PhD Student • Research • Classes • Teaching

  6. Opportunities • Travel / Conferences • Collaboration • Intellectual Stimulation • Clubs and Sports

  7. Requirements • Dedication and Perseverance. • Be able to live your PhD. • Be good academically and prepared to make yourself better. • Have other interests to keep you sane.

  8. Deciding to do a PhD • Find a good supervisor: • Talk to current students. • Availability. • More famous generally means less available. • More famous means more contacts and resources. • Find a good topic: • Interests you. • “Fun”. • Relevant. • Not Necessarily in that Order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Final Thoughts • Your PhD is one of the last bastions of intellectual freedom. • Use it to become a fuller person. • If you are only doing it for the qualification then think twice. • It is an adventure and a roller coaster. • Most importantly – HAVE FUN 

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