Dr. David Badcock

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Biography

David Badcock is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Western Australia and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow. He specializes in visual perception, particularly in how human vision affects object and scene motion perception. His research interests include behavioral cognitive neuroscience, sensory processing, and visual neuroscience. Badcock has held an honorary professorship in Vision Science at the University of Nottingham and has been a prominent figure in the Australian psychological community, holding multiple positions including Past President of the Australasian Society for Experimental Psychology. His extensive research funding includes grants from the Australian Research Council, focusing on human coding shape and the interaction between visual pathways. With a rich history in academia, starting as a lecturer at the University of Melbourne, he has contributed significantly to our understanding of visual cognition and has utilized both clinical and experimental groups in his work. Badcock has also engaged in various external leadership roles within the field, providing a crucial link between research, education, and practice in psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

1996-07-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Retired professor with a focus on visual perception and cognitive neuroscience.

Honorary Professor in Vision Science

2012-08-01 — 2021-08-01

University of Nottingham •

Held honorary professorship role contributing to research in vision science.

Winthrop Professor

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Held senior academic role focusing on vision research.

Awards

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Distinguished Contribution to Psychology in Australia

2020-09-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Overall
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TOEFL
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Reading
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Writing
Required:22
Speaking
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Total
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