Dr. Ben Fulcher

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ben Fulcher is an Associate Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, where he has been a faculty member since November 2017. He completed his Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with Honours at the University of Sydney in 2007 and a Master of Science in Physics in 2008, focusing on physiologically-based modeling of sleep-wake dynamics. He received his DPhil from the University of Oxford in 2012, specializing in time-series analysis and machine learning. His research primarily revolves around computational neuroscience, examining patterns of brain connectivity and gene expression. Ben is involved in teaching various third-year physics courses, including interdisciplinary physics and computational physics, and supervises multiple PhD and MPhil students. His research interests encompass time-series analysis, complex systems, dynamical systems, network science, and mathematical modeling. He has received notable grants to advance his research in complex systems and network neuroscience, contributing to the understanding of brain dynamics and the development of new methodologies for analyzing complex systems. Fulcher has also published various works addressing brain structure and function, as well as methodologies that leverage statistical modeling to explore brain disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2017-11-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in the School of Physics, focusing on complex systems and computational neuroscience.

Awards

#2023

Selby Research Award

Courses

Interdisciplinary Physics (PHYS3888) Statistical Mechanics (PHYS3934) Computational Physics (PHYS3034 / PHYS3934)

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.