Dr. Jason Bell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Bell is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, with a strong background in psychological science and sensory neuroscience. His research focuses on human visual perception, particularly how visual information is processed and interpreted by the brain. He explores various aspects of visual cognition, including attentional biases towards different types of stimuli, the relationship between perception and attention in eating disorders, and the effects of ADHD on timing perception. Bell’s lab is involved in cutting-edge studies that utilize non-invasive techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation to investigate the correlates of attention and perception, aiming to understand the fundamental principles of sensory neuroscience. He has authored numerous publications and has been involved in significant research collaborations, addressing issues related to visual perception in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Bell's contributions to the field have been recognized through multiple awards and honors, including being a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He actively engages in teaching and has received accolades for his efforts in education. His enduring commitment to research and education continues to shape the landscape of psychological science at his institution.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in Psychological Science.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Engaged in teaching and research in the Research School of Psychology.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

McGill Vision Research Unit • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Conducted research in vision and perception.

Awards

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Fellow of Higher Education Academy

2020-01-01
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Scientific Reports Top 100

2018-01-01
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Guild Student Choice Award - PSYC1101

2017-01-01
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PhD awarded with Distinction

2008-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.