Dr. Vanessa Bowden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Vanessa Bowden is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on human factors and aims to develop an understanding of how humans interact with both simple tools and complex systems. Dr. Bowden applies fundamental psychological principles of cognition, attention, and perception to investigate how people interact with various systems, thereby aiding the design of safe and productive technological solutions. Her research portfolio includes topics such as human-automation teaming, interface design, and transportation safety, along with applied experimental psychology. She has received multiple research grants, including those from the Australian Research Council and the Department of Defence, which support her innovative work in improving cognitive processes and enhancing human performance in various domains. Additionally, Dr. Bowden coordinates postgraduate units in Psychology and contributes significantly to the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. She is actively involved in mentoring PhD students and guiding research projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2012-09-18 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research, leading academic courses and mentoring students in the field of psychology.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.