Dr. Faraj Haddad

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Faraj Haddad is an Assistant Professor in Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. His academic journey began in Iraq and continued in Dubai before he moved to Canada to pursue higher education at Western University. He completed his BSc and PhD at Western, with his doctoral work focusing on sensory processing and its implications for psychiatric disorders, particularly studying the maternal immune response during pregnancy. Following his PhD, he engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship where he collaborated on projects aimed at enhancing educational frameworks. Haddad's research interests encompass understanding neurodevelopmental processes and the effects of maternal influences on offspring behavior. He is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, emphasizing the importance of science in everyday life and equipping students with essential skills for their future careers. He also enjoys engaging in community outreach, exemplified by his involvement in the Science Rendezvous festival, which aims to inspire young audiences about scientific discovery. In his leisure time, Haddad enjoys swimming, baking, and following eSports.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, involved in teaching and research focused on neurodevelopmental processes.

Awards

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Jonathan Joshua Graduate Scholarship

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Ontario Graduate Scholarship

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Canada Graduate Scholarship

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Basic Science Talk Award

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Oral Presentation Award

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Poster Presentation Award

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Starfish Leadership Award

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.