Dr. Paul Azzopardi

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Biography

Paul Azzopardi is a Departmental Lecturer at the University of Oxford in the Medical Sciences Division. His research focuses on the neural basis of visual perception and conscious awareness. His interests include cortical magnification, M-scaling of visual thresholds, parallel processing, visual motion perception, face perception, visual illusions, and perceptual distortions related to psychosis and disorders of perception. He conducts research on the conscious awareness arising from brain damage in patients with conditions such as blindsight and visual neglect. Azzopardi also models perceptual decisions and metacognition and examines the safety and wellbeing in online multi-player gaming environments. He has received a Lifetime Achievement Teaching Excellence Award for his contributions to education in medical sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Departmental Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Lecturer in the Department of Psychology focusing on visual perception and cognitive research.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.