Dr. Justin Harris

Professor

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Biography

Justin Harris completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of New South Wales in 1995. He began his career as a post-doctoral researcher in Verona, Italy, before joining the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney in 2002. His research is primarily focused on the neural and behavioral mechanisms involved in learning, memory, and perception. Currently, his work investigates associative learning and the temporal relationships between events that are vital for survival in complex organisms. This includes studies of Pavlovian conditioning, where he examines how rats learn to anticipate food based on cues. His research also explores the effects of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in understanding sensory processing and cognitive control. Notably, his lab has been developing psychophysical tools to investigate the impact of TMS and how it modulates perceptual abilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Joined the School of Psychology as a Professor, focusing on research in neural mechanisms of learning, memory, and perception.

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.