Professor Dr. Paul Mcilhiney
Assistant Professor
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Biography
Paul McIlhiney obtained his PhD in Psychology from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 2023. His doctoral research focused on the individual differences in executive brain functions that predict susceptibility to misinformation. Following his PhD, he has been employed at the Ear Science Institute Australia from 2023 to 2025 to investigate the relationship between hearing loss, cognition, and mental health. In June 2025, he plans to begin a research project funded by an AXA postdoctoral fellowship, which will explore how AI tools influence the correction of misinformation processing. His work has examined how individual differences in executive function affect susceptibility to misinformation and the role of social norms in endorsing contentious statements. Broadly, his research interests intersect memory, neurocognition, cognition, and misinformation strategies.
Research Interests
Experience
Research Associate
— PresentEar Science Institute Australia • Perth
Investigates the relationship between hearing loss, cognition, and mental health.
Adjunct Research Fellow
— PresentUniversity of Western Australia • Perth
Researching cognitive processes underlying reasoning and misinformation.
Requirements for University of Western Australia
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Proof
- Personal Statement
- References
- Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes
Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.