Dr. Alex Lau Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alex Lau-Zhu is a Clinical Psychologist and Research Tutor based in the UK, originally from Peru and China, which gives him a unique cross-cultural perspective that informs his research and clinical work. He is currently affiliated with the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford, where he focuses on promoting youth mental health through innovative science. His current clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, and neurodiversity, using experimental and developmental methods to integrate various theoretical perspectives through a cognitive lens. His work often engages with complex trauma and the sexual harm experienced by young individuals within the Oxford Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services context. Lau-Zhu has a strong commitment to diversity in academia and clinical psychology careers, as well as significant clinical training, having completed various roles including Clinical Psychologist training and Postdoctoral Research Associate positions. He actively supports the advancement of mental health science and is currently accepting DPhil applications for the academic cycle.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Psychologist

2023-01-01 — Present

Oxford Health NHS • Oxford

Research Tutor and Clinical Psychologist focusing on mental health diagnosis and therapy.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

King’s College London • London

Conducted research in developmental psychology.

Clinical Psychologist Trainee

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Oxford • Oxford

Training in evidence-based clinical psychology under BABCP accreditation.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.