Dr. Sean Meehan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Meehan is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Waterloo in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences department. His research is centered on brain plasticity and neural control of movement, utilizing non-invasive methods such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG) to study neural correlates of performance and skill learning in both healthy and clinical populations. His current research focuses on understanding the brain systems involved in motor control and learning, particularly how they interact to determine brain plasticity, with an emphasis on enhancing rehabilitation for stroke patients. In addition to his research, Meehan is involved in graduate supervision and supports student opportunities in various research projects, including undergraduate and postgraduate theses.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON

Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences department.

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.