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DrIsabella Bower

Deakin University Postdoc Research Fellow

Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Architecture and Built Environment

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  • Deakin University Postdoc Research Fellow
    Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment/School of Architecture and Built Environment
  • +61 3 5227 8198 (Work)
  • Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street Geelong, Victoria 3220

BIO

I am an emerging research leader in environmental cognitive neuroscience, currently supported by a Deakin University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. My research focuses on whether we can improve brain functioning and mental health through built environment design.

 

I have secured approximately $745,000.00 AUD in consecutive Fellowship funding, and $43,000.00 as sole or CIA in grants and awards, including international and industry funding. Most recently, my contributions have been recognised through the Emerging Researcher Award from the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society, and as a finalist of the NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award.

 

Externally, I am currently an editorial board member for Brain and Environment, and a committee member for the Australasian Cognitive Neuroscience Society. Previously, I have also been on the Forum Executive for the Australian Academy of Science EMCR Forum, Steering Committee for the Australian Brain Alliance EMCR Network, served as Chief of Staff for Pint of Science Australia, and President for Students of Brain Research.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Deakin University Postdoc Research Fellow
    Deakin University, School of Architecture and Built Environment

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Research Fellow
    Adelaide University, School of Psychology, Adelaide, Australia20 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    University of South Australia, Justice & Society, Adelaide, Australia20 Feb 2023 - 19 Dec 2025

DEGREES

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
    Deakin University, Australia
  • Master of Architecture
    The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Bachelor of Design (Architecture) with Distinction
    Deakin University, Australia

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Cognitive neuroscience
  • Memory and attention
  • Sensory processes, perception and performance
  • Behavioural neuroscience

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Architecture and Built Environment

AREAS OF EXPERTISE