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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.
• Probably heavily in Debt.
• Piled higher and Deeper.
Requirements
Dedication and Perseverance.
Be able to live your PhD.
Be good academically and preparedto make yourself better.
Have other interests to keep you sane.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!