Dr. Nathan Cross

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Cross is a research student at the University of Sydney, focusing on understanding modifiable dementia risk factors and their associations with sleep, particularly in relation to sleep-dependent memory consolidation in older adults. He is involved in cutting-edge research that examines the interplay between sleep and cognitive decline. His recent projects include using functional MRI to decode sequential memory replay and evaluating the effects of continuous positive airway pressure on brain integrity in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Nathan works within the School of Psychology and is part of the Centre for Integrated Research Understanding Sleep (CIRUS), contributing significant knowledge to the field of cognitive neuroscience and sleep research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.