Dr. Mazyar Fallah

Professor

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Biography

Mazyar Fallah is a Professor and Dean at the College of Biological Science at the University of Guelph. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Princeton University, where he focused on oculomotor control and spatial attention. Fallah completed his post-doctoral training at the Salk Institute, investigating object-based attention and smooth pursuit eye movements. With over 15 years of experience, he has held several administrative positions, including associate dean for research and innovation at York University's Faculty of Health, before joining the University of Guelph in 2021. His research interests lie in the intersection of eye movements and cognitive executive functions, employing eye-tracking behavioral studies and computational modeling. His lab is funded by grants from NSERC and CIHR, as well as industry contracts. Fallah is engaged in advancing the understanding of visual perception and attention through fundamental and applied research.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2021-01-01 — Present

College of Biological Science, University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Overseeing the college's academic and administrative functions.

Associate Dean Research & Innovation

— Present

Faculty of Health, York University • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Directed research initiatives and fostered collaborations within the faculty.

Professor

2005-01-01 — 2021-01-01

School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducted research on eye movements and cognitive processes, and contributed to teaching and mentoring students.

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).