Dr. Amy Dawel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Amy Dawel is an Associate Professor and a clinical cognitive psychologist at Australian National University. Her research focuses on emotions, particularly on facial expressions and emotional regulation. The lab employs cognitive, behavioral, and physiological methods to understand how people interpret and respond to their own and others' emotions. A current line of investigation examines emotional display rules—the beliefs regarding how one should express emotions—and their relation to emotional health. Additionally, the lab explores how people relate to computer-generated beings, such as virtual humans and avatars. She oversees research student supervision and actively engages in various research projects, enhancing the understanding of emotional dynamics in interpersonal and virtual interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in clinical cognitive psychology.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.