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Steven Barnes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research focuses on various aspects of neuroscientific inquiry, particularly concerning psychiatric disorders, epilepsy, learning and memory, and neuroplasticity. In addition to his academic pursuits, he has gained considerable recognition as a talented web programmer and designer, having previously worked in the industry as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Interactive Art Design. Dr. Barnes is passionate about the translation and visualization of knowledge, especially regarding current research topics related to Bipolar Disorders. He is also an accomplished artist whose work, often involving new media, aims to inspire dialogue about contemporary uses of technology in art. As an educator, he has received multiple teaching awards and is recognized as a co-author of the best-selling textbook 'Behavioural Neuroscience, Biopsychology' published by Pearson.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.