Dr. Simon Boag

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simon Boag is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney with a focus on education in personality dynamics and disorders. He holds a PhD from the same university and has developed expertise in personality dynamics, particularly in the context of trauma and dissociation. He is the author of 'Dissociation Dynamics Personality' (2024) and has served as both editor and co-editor for four volumes on personality research. His current research investigates the relationship between trauma and personality dissociation. Boag has had an extensive career in academia, having held various positions including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Associate Professor at Macquarie University from 2006 to 2024, and Associate Lecturer at the University of Sydney from 2004 to 2005. His research interests encompass personality dynamics and theory, clinical and sub-clinical personality assessment, and the history and philosophy of psychology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Currently serving as an Associate Professor specializing in personality dynamics.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Held multiple academic roles focusing on personality research.

Associate Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Engaged in teaching and research in psychology.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.