Dr. David Kaplan

Associate Professor

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Biography

David M. Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University. His current research focuses on the computational processes that underlie movement planning and sensorimotor learning. Recent investigations include the influence of sensory uncertainty on motor learning and the training of expert motor performance for minimal access laparoscopic robotic surgery. He has a strong interest in foundational methodological and theoretical issues in neuroscience. Kaplan completed his PhD at Duke University in 2007 and was a James S. McDonnell Postdoctoral Fellow in the Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology Program at Washington University in St. Louis from 2007 to 2009, followed by further postdoctoral training in the Department of Neuroscience at the same institution until 2013. Over the past five years, Kaplan has been involved in several research projects aimed at understanding social functioning in autism through virtual reality technology and investigating sensorimotor integration in decision-making processes. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to teaching and research within his faculty.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and research in the field of psychology with a focus on sensorimotor learning and neuroscience.

Awards

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Dean’s Citation for Innovation in Learning and Teaching

2016-01-01
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Extra Mile Award

2015-01-01
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Research Field Leader

2020-09-01

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

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