Dr. Romina Palermo

Professor

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Biography

Romina Palermo is a Professor and Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, holding a Ph.D. in Psychology (Distinction) from the same institution. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) from the University of Wollongong. Dr. Palermo's research focuses on understanding the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that underlie person perception, studying aspects such as facial identity, age, sex, and emotional expression. She investigates the complexities involved in face and body perception as well as voice recognition, emphasizing the neural underpinnings of these processes. Her work extends to typically developing individuals and those with atypical development, including children and adults with conditions such as prosopagnosia and autism. She is passionate about contributing to the scientific understanding of person perception and its impacts, involving neuropsychological studies examining brain injuries and psychopathologies that alter perception. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she collaborates on various research projects aimed at enhancing knowledge and practical applications related to face processing and recognition, particularly during challenging social contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Honorary Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Awards

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UWA Award for Excellence in Innovation in Learning and Teaching

2024-11-11

Courses

Child Adolescent Clinical Psychology Neuropsychology

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

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