Dr. Michael Richardson

Professor

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Biography

Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University and the Director of the Centre for Elite Performance Expertise and Training (CEPET) in Sydney, Australia, Michael Richardson has a robust background in cognitive science focusing on embodied cognition, social perception-action psychology, and complex systems. With expertise in human-machine systems, he directs research into modeling the dynamics of human perception, action, and cognition and the development of AI systems that facilitate effective human interaction. His diverse research interests cover a broad range of topics including computational dynamical modeling and machine learning. Over the years, he has successfully supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, with many of his PhD supervisees securing academic positions at prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, and UC San Diego. His extensive teaching experience includes a variety of theoretical quantitative courses in psychology and cognitive science, emphasizing hands-on research and active student engagement. Throughout his career, he has held various editorial and consulting positions and led numerous research projects aimed at advancing understanding of complex systems in relation to human behavior and interaction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching, research, and supervision within the School of Psychological Sciences.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Cincinnati •

Focused on complex systems and human perception.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Colby College •

Taught courses in cognitive science and psychology.

Awards

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Graduate Advisor of the Year

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Graduate Instructor of the Year

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Graduate Instructor of the Year

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Graduate Instructor of the Year

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).