Dr. Dylan Muir

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dylan Muir is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia and Vice President of Global Research Operations at SynSense. He transitioned from ETH Zürich, where he earned his PhD in Computational Neuroscience, to become a leader in applying machine learning techniques to neuromorphic engineering. His research focuses on the connectivity rules of the cortex and how they influence information processing, especially in the context of spiking neural networks. Since joining SynSense in 2018, Muir has coordinated research and development activities to advance SNN applications, contributing significantly to the field of experimental neuroscience. His academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from Queensland University of Technology, where he graduated with honors. Muir is well-published and actively engages in projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing education and technological advancement. He is open to supervising PhD candidates in related fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice President

2018-03-01 — Present

SynSense • Perth, Australia

Leading global research operations and coordinating research development activities.

Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2018-01-31

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Conducting research in experimental neuroscience.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Research focused on computational neuroscience.

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.