Dr. Irina Harris

Professor

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Biography

Professor Irina Harris is a prominent researcher at the University of Sydney, focusing on cognitive processes related to memory and perception. With a PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney, she has spearheaded numerous research initiatives examining how memory forgetting can be adaptive. Her work addresses the complex interplay between high-level vision, selective attention, and cognitive control, particularly in understanding how individuals suppress distracting or unwanted memories. Through her laboratory, she employs behavioral experiments and advanced techniques including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and brain imaging to explore these phenomena. Over the years, she has held various prestigious fellowships and positions, including those at the Australian Research Council and Macquarie University, and has been instrumental in multiple funded research projects, contributing significantly to the faculty's strengths in Brain, Behaviour & Cognition. As a course coordinator, she teaches Cognitive Psychology and Behavioural Cognitive Neuroscience, being deeply committed to educating the next generation of psychologists.

Research Interests

Experience

ARC Future Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Led research projects focused on cognitive processes at the intersection of memory and perception.

ARC Queen Elizabeth II Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Conducted research exploring various aspects of cognitive neuroscience.

ARC Australian Postdoctoral Fellow

2002-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Macquarie Centre Cognitive Science • Sydney, Australia

Engaged in postdoctoral research to advance understanding of cognitive processes.

Research Associate

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

International School Advanced Studies (SISSA) • Trieste, Italy

Collaborated on research addressing cognitive neuroscience.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

1996-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital • Sydney, Australia

Worked with patients to assess and manage neuropsychological conditions.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.