Dr. Stephen Doherty

Professor

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Biography

Professor Stephen Doherty is the Deputy Dean of Education at the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture at UNSW Sydney. He leads the ADA Language Processing Research Lab and has been influential in driving educational innovation, leveraging technology to enhance student learning. With a focus on psychology and language technology, his research investigates human language processing through the application of natural language processing techniques. He has secured over $3 million in competitive research grants and has worked on various projects funded by organizations such as the Australian Research Council and the Department of Defence. Professor Doherty has held positions at notable institutions including Dublin City University, where he contributed to large-scale collaborative projects in language technology funded by the European Commission. His current research includes detecting and countering misinformation, forensic psychological analysis, and enhancing understanding of behavior through computational techniques. He is involved in significant education projects aimed at improving learning experiences and outcomes for diverse student populations. His roles also extend to research supervision, guiding several PhD students in their investigations of language processing, translation, and linguistic studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Dean (Education)

2014-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leads the faculty's educational portfolio, focusing on enhancing teaching and learning experiences.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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