Dr. Petronella Hermann

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Biography

Petronella Hermann holds a PhD in NeuroScience from Vrije Universiteit and has been active in academia since 1994. She is currently a Sessional Instructor in the Department of Psychology and an Adjunct Instructor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. Her research primarily focuses on environmental neurotoxicology and cellular molecular mechanisms of neuronal aging. Her significant contributions to the field include insights into age-associated memory impairment and the effects of oxidative stress on neuronal excitability. Dr. Hermann has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, exploring topics such as inflammatory memory dysfunction in gastropod models and the mechanisms of axonal regeneration. Throughout her career, she has investigated various aspects of neurobiology using model organisms, particularly focusing on the physiological and biochemical processes involved in neural development and aging. Dr. Hermann’s research aims to advance understanding of the neurobiological underpinnings of memory and learning, significantly contributing to the broader fields of neuroscience and psychology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.