Dr. Randi Starrfelt

Professor

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Biography

Randi Starrfelt is a Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Copenhagen, leading the Copenhagen Neuropsychology Lab. Her research predominantly focuses on prosopagnosia, or face blindness, a condition affecting approximately 2% of the population. She investigates the cognitive and perceptual tests of individuals suffering from this condition to understand the underlying mechanisms. Starrfelt has collaborated with the University of Southern Denmark and University College London on various projects, exploring neuropsychological deficits associated with brain damage. She has produced numerous publications, including chapters in the Encyclopedia of Behavioral Neuroscience, and received multiple grants from the Independent Research Fund Denmark to support her research on face processing and its psychological assessment across the lifespan. Starrfelt has held several academic positions, beginning as a PhD student at the Center for Visual Cognition. She is also actively involved in academic administration and serves on various committees related to research funding and university governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Leading the Neuropsychology department and overseeing research initiatives.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2017-12-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Taught and conducted research in neuropsychology.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Engaged in research on cognitive neuropsychology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2011-12-31

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducted research at the Center for Visual Cognition.

Neuropsychologist

2001-01-01 — 2004-12-31

Hillerød Hospital • Hillerød, Denmark

Worked directly with patients to assess and treat neuropsychological conditions.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
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Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.