Dr. Dipesh Chaudhury

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dipesh Chaudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at New York University Abu Dhabi. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London, School of Pharmacy, and a PhD from the Open University, where he conducted research under the supervision of Prof. Steven Rose. His academic journey includes post-doctoral positions at renowned institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Marseille, Cornell University, and the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Since joining NYU Abu Dhabi in Spring 2015, he has focused his research on understanding the pathophysiological changes in neural circuit functions that lead to mood disorders and memory loss. He is dedicated to delivering a world-class education while engaging students in cutting-edge research.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Abu Dhabi

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
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:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • NYU Supplement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Common Application School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
  • Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
  • Standardized Testing (Optional for 2025-2026)
  • Teacher Recommendation
Specialization Notes

Undergraduate programs at NYU Abu Dhabi are cross-disciplinary. Departments such as Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, and Psychology fall under the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts/Science tracks.