Dr. Wonuola Akingbuwa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wonuola Akingbuwa is an Assistant Professor in Biological Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research interests focus on the integration of analytical techniques to gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes underlying psychopathology and related phenotypes. Akingbuwa employs methods such as structural equation modeling, polygenic score analyses, and rare variant analyses utilizing exome sequenced data to investigate psychiatric phenotypes including schizophrenia and depression. She is dedicated to teaching and has coordinated and lectured various courses related to behavioral genetics and big data in psychology. Akingbuwa also engages in activities such as peer reviewing for academic journals and contributing to international conferences in psychiatric genetics, demonstrating her commitment to advancing research and education in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL

Teaching and researching in the fields of biological psychology.

Courses

Behavior Genetics Big Data Psychology Gene Finding: Genome-Wide Association Studies

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.