Dr. Maureen Hagan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maureen Hagan is a Senior Lecturer and Group Leader at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, focusing on neuroscience and the mechanisms of inter-area communication in the brain. After completing her doctoral work at the Centre for Neural Science at New York University under Bijan Pesaran, she has expanded her research to explore how information is communicated across brain regions to govern cognitive behaviors such as attention and decision-making. Her recent work leverages computational neuroscience techniques to analyze the large datasets produced by her research. Hagan's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in understanding sensory integration and decision-making processes related to neural communication. She leads multiple projects aimed at unraveling the complexities of visual attention mechanisms and cortical plasticity post-cortical damage. Her contributions to the field include a commitment to advancing neural engineering and the development of brain-machine interfaces, aiming to restore functions impaired by accidents or diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute • Melbourne, Australia

Leading research in neuroscience with a focus on inter-area communication in the brain.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.