Dr. Joshua Van Kleef

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joshua Van Kleef is a Senior Research Fellow at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, working in the Maddess Laboratory. His research combines neuroscience and engineering to study and control neural systems, focusing on leveraging pupil responses for developing non-contact medical devices that automatically detect signs of neuro-ophthalmic disease. He is also exploring brain-computer interfaces for direct communication between computers and the brain, as well as developing insect sensor networks utilizing biohybrid microrobots. Joshua has held various postdoctoral positions, including work at the University of California, Berkeley, where he focused on neural interfaces for wireless control of flying insects, and at ANU, where he studied the visual flight control of dragonflies. He holds a BSc from the University of Sydney, a BSc Honours from the University of New South Wales, and a PhD from ANU.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — Present

John Curtin School of Medical Research - Australian National University • Canberra, Australia

Conducting research in neurobiology and neural engineering with a focus on non-contact medical devices and brain-computer interfaces.

Requirements for Australian National University

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:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.