Dr. Zhibin Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zhibin (Ben) Chen is a neuroscientist and Chartered Statistician (Royal Statistical Society, UK) affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience at the School of Translational Medicine at Monash University in Australia. His work is primarily supported by the National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia through an Early Career Fellowship from 2018 to 2022. Dr. Chen's research encompasses outcomes research, statistical modeling, epidemiology, and health economics, with a specific focus on neurological diseases. He has secured over $6.3 million in funding from public, academic, and commercial sources, reflecting his leadership and recognition in research excellence. His projects include modeling to predict treatment responses and exploring the management of epilepsy through Clinical Trials and cohort studies. Dr. Chen has authored 75 articles published in leading medical journals such as BMJ, JAMA Neurology, Brain, and Annals of Neurology. His expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the context of education. His clinical qualifications span Clinical Pharmacology, Biostatistics, and Neuroscience across esteemed universities in Australia. He has served in external roles, including Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2019-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Conducts research primarily in the field of neuroscience, focusing on the long-term outcomes and management of epilepsy.

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.