Dr. Rick Wassing

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rick Wassing's training includes a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, a Master of Science in Neuroscience, and a Doctorate in Neuroscience from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, focusing on the detrimental effects of restless REM sleep on emotional regulation. In 2019, he became a post-doctoral research fellow at the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and at the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University. His research interests encompass the health burden of mental disorders globally and the key mechanisms of fragmented sleep on emotional regulation. He investigates transdiagnostic neurobiological mechanisms of sleep fragmentation and its role in emotional distress, aiming to identify validated markers for at-risk individuals and optimize eHealth interventions for better mental health outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

Woolcock Institute of Medical Research • Sydney, Australia

Conducting research on the neurobiology of sleep and its relation to mental health.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).