Dr. Kean Poon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kean Poon is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of New South Wales, focusing on the intersection of educational psychology and technology. His research spans various domains, including neurodiversity, working memory training, and the effects of aerobic exercise on mental health among adolescents living in poverty. He is also a registered Educational Psychologist and has published extensively on the efficacy of interventions designed for children with special educational needs. Dr. Poon's recent projects include developing a computerised cognitive training package for students with specific learning difficulties and exploring the use of mobile applications to support emotional regulation in adolescents. He actively collaborates with local and international partners to enhance educational outcomes for diverse student populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teach and conduct research in educational psychology, focusing on cognitive interventions for children with special educational needs.

Awards

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Woman Inventor Award

2022-01-01
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President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Knowledge Transfer

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.