Dr. Yuval Berman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yuval is a PhD student in the Global Disease Modelling team at the Geospatial Health Development Team at the Kids Research Institute Australia, part of the Medical School at the University of Western Australia. His research focuses on advanced computational integration and geostatistical mathematical models addressing key public health questions related to malaria. His PhD is supported by the Forrest Research Scholarship, Research Training Program Stipend scholarship, and the Ernest & Evelyn Havill Shacklock HDR Top-Up Scholarship. Previously, Yuval worked as a Research Assistant on the Malaria Atlas Project, primarily contributing to the Model Development Team where he supported spatiotemporal modelling of malaria prevalence and incidence. His academic training includes an Honours degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Western Australia, where he researched the spread of COVID-19 in Western Australia via mobility data. Yuval's work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on disease modelling and its implications for public health in sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Conducting research on computational integration and geostatistical models of malaria.

Research Assistant

— Present

Malaria Atlas Project • Perth, Australia

Supported Model Development Team in spatiotemporal modelling of malaria prevalence and incidence.

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
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

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