Dr. Melina Kunar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Melina Kunar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Warwick. She completed her PhD at the University of Birmingham and subsequently received a Fellowship to work at the University of Bangor. Dr. Kunar pursued a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, where she investigated cognitive mechanisms of attention. Her current research focuses on human-AI interactions, particularly how people respond to AI prompts in medical screening for cancers. She explores optimal ways for humans to interact with AI technology to maximize benefits while minimizing drawbacks such as over-reliance and bias. Additionally, her research examines the impact of technology on attention and distraction. Dr. Kunar has contributed to driver education programs and training initiatives for police forces, aiming to educate road users on the significance of maintaining attention while driving. She was awarded the prestigious Turing Fellowship from the Alan Turing Institute, the UK's National Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Research Interests

Awards

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Turing Fellowship

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.