Dr. Irene Faiman

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Biography

Irene Faiman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate specializing in Neuropsychiatry with a focus on Epilepsy and Functional/Dissociative Seizures. Her research implements EEG behavioral measures to investigate neurophysiological, psychiatric, and neuropsychological characteristics in seizure disorders. Current projects include using resting-state EEG and machine learning to improve diagnosis in epilepsy and Functional/Dissociative Seizures, as well as building individualized models to assess mood states in epilepsy patients and studying the issue of suicidality within this context. Irene holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Trieste, an MRes in Cognitive Clinical Neuroscience from Maastricht University, and a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience from King’s College London. She has experience working as an Assistant Psychologist in Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation services within the NHS, focusing on patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and epilepsy. Her teaching contributions include being a tutor for MSc Affective Disorders and serving as a personal tutor and dissertation co-supervisor for MSc Clinical Neuropsychiatry students. Furthermore, she has previously worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at King’s College London in both BSc Psychology and BSc Neuroscience programs.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

King's College London • London, England

Conducting research in Neuropsychiatry focusing on Epilepsy and functional/dissociative seizures.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

— Present

King's College London • London, England

Assisted in teaching BSc Psychology and BSc Neuroscience courses.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.