Dr. Diana Cárdenas Mesa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Diana Cárdenas Mesa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Bishops University (2006-2009), a Master's degree in Psychology from Université de Montréal (2010-2012), and a Doctorate in Psychology from the same institution (2012-2018). Additionally, she has completed postdoctoral research at Utrecht University (2018-2019) and the Australian National University (2020-2022). Her research expertise lies in social psychology, focusing on the development of shared social identities and the implications of social identity management for various groups, including migrants. Her current projects investigate processes that contribute to social cohesion and mental health among diverse social groups. She actively supervises master's and doctoral students and is committed to fostering inclusive research environments, particularly regarding social change and identity processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and supervising students in the field of psychology, with a focus on social identity and public health.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.