Dr. Wei Wen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wei Wen is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW Sydney. He leads the NeuroImaging Lab and his research focuses on bridging engineering and neuroscience to advance the understanding of brain ageing. With a PhD in Engineering from the University of Sydney, Dr. Wen applies his multidisciplinary background to neuroimaging research, particularly related to brain ageing and dementia. He oversees a team of postdoctoral fellows and students, and fosters collaborations across clinical medicine, computer science, and biostatistics. His expertise includes advanced neuroimaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Dr. Wen's research aims to identify imaging biomarkers associated with brain changes due to age and disease, and he actively develops novel quantitative methods to analyze brain imaging data. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and contributes significantly to large-scale studies focusing on neuroimaging methodology. Through his work, Dr. Wen emphasizes collaboration and translational impact in tackling research questions relevant to the ageing population.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Leads the NeuroImaging Lab focusing on research related to brain ageing and dementia.

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
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