Dr. Björn Herrmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Björn Herrmann has extensive experience in academia and industry, having worked for several years in the German sector before completing his education in psychology. He holds a Diploma (equivalent to a Master's degree) in Communication Psychology and a PhD in Psychology from Germany. His postdoctoral training includes positions at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Germany, and as a visiting postdoc at Purdue University in the USA, as well as at Western University in Canada. Currently, he is a Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute, where his research focuses on understanding auditory perception and cognitive processes related to communication, particularly in older adults with hearing loss. His work aims to shed light on how changes in neural circuits, due to aging and hearing degradation, can affect listening experiences and social engagement. Herrmann tackles these questions from various angles, including mechanistic neurophysiology and real-life social situations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology