Dr. Simon Davis

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Simon Davis. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Simon Wilton Davis is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Duke University, where he is a member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience. His research focuses on understanding the structural and functional connectivity changes in the aging brain, specifically related to semantic retrieval and knowledge acquisition. Davis examines how these cognitive processes are impacted by aging and investigates questions regarding lateralization in semantic retrieval and the role of brain structures such as the corpus callosum in cognitive function. He has a robust history of research funding from agencies like the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health, with ongoing projects exploring various aspects of cognitive resilience and neuroimaging techniques. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Duke University, earned in 2011. Throughout his career, he has held several appointments in academic positions across various departments including Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Davis's teaching contributions include courses on neurobiology and independent research stratagems.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Position in the Department of Neurology and member of the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience.

Courses

NEUROSCI 755: Interdisciplinary Program Cognitive Neuroscience (IPCN) Independent Research Rotation NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 NEURO 405C: Neurobiology Aging

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)