Dr. Simon Boag

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simon Boag is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University specializing in personality theory and assessment within theoretical psychology. His research interests include personality dynamics, personality pathology, and the mental health implications of personality traits. Boag has written extensively on psychodynamic theory, dreams, and defense mechanisms. He has edited volumes on the history of personality psychology in Australia and is currently focused on a dynamic systems approach to understanding dissociative identity disorder. His engagement with the field includes serving on editorial boards and conducting various research projects aimed at exploring personality dissociation in relation to trauma. Boag has supervised numerous students in PhD and research master projects across a range of topics related to personality and its influence on health. He has received several awards for his contributions to research and the academic community, including the Associate Dean’s Research Award and the Award of Excellence in Research from Macquarie University. Outside of academia, he enjoys organic gardening and outdoor activities such as running and bushwalking.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Researcher and teacher in areas of personality psychology and related fields.

Awards

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Associate Dean’s Research Award Contribution

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Award of Excellence in Research

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H. Tasman Lovell Memorial Medallion

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
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).