Dr. Diana Tan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Diana Tan is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, specializing in the study of autism and its associated traits. She obtained her PhD in Psychology, focusing on how facial morphology can predict features of autism. Her research interests lie at the intersection of psychological development, facial recognition, and autism spectrum disorder. With a background in physical anthropology, Diana's work explores the biological markers underlying autism and the role of prenatal testosterone exposure in shaping facial features associated with autistic traits. Diana's contributions to the field are underscored by her membership in prominent associations like the Australasian Society for Autism Research. Throughout her career, she has been involved in several projects investigating the links between facial morphology and autism, gaining recognition for her research outputs represented through various platforms like Scopus and ORCID. Her passion for community engagement is evident from her involvement in educational activities, offering insights into the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in autism. Additionally, she has collaborated with multiple researchers in significant projects aimed at understanding and improving the lives of children on the autism spectrum.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2021-04-12 — Present

Macquarie University • Australia

Conducting research related to autism and its biological markers.

Honorary Research Associate

2020-01-01 — Present

Kids Research Institute Australia (Telethon Kids Institute) • Australia

Collaborating on projects aimed at improving understanding and diagnosis of autism.

Awards

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Community and Engagement Award

2017-01-01
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H L Fowler Award

2012-01-01

Courses

PSYC 2213: Lifespan Development PSYC 3310 Specialist Research Topics PSYC 3313: Lifespan Development

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.