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Marlene Behrmann

b. 1959

American psychologist

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About Marlene Behrmann

Born 1959. Marlene Behrmann is a South African and American psychologist, university teacher and neurologist.

Marlene Behrmann (born April 14, 1959) is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh. She was previously a Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. She specializes in the cognitive neuroscience of visual perception, with a specific focus on object recognition.

Education Marlene Behrmann was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 14, 1959. She received a B.A. in speech and hearing therapy from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1981; an M.A. in speech pathology from the University of Witwatersrand in 1984, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto in 1991. 2019, member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow, Society of Experimental Psychologists, Fellow, Cognitive Science Society Fellow, Cognitive Neuroscience Society

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Toronto, University of the Witwatersrand, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Witwatersrand
Employers
Carnegie Mellon University, Rotman Research Institute
Awards
Fellow of the Cognitive Science Society; Fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists; Davida Teller Award; Howard Crosby Warren Medal; APA Distinguished Scientific Award for an Early Career Contribution to Psychology
Also known as
M. Behrmann, M Behrmann, Behrmann, Behrmann M, Behrmann M.

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People whose lives overlapped Marlene Behrmann's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marlene Behrmann?

American psychologist

When was Marlene Behrmann born?

Marlene Behrmann was born on 14 April 1959 in Johannesburg.

What is Marlene Behrmann's occupation?

Marlene Behrmann is a psychologist, university teacher and neurologist.

What nationality is Marlene Behrmann?

Marlene Behrmann is South African and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marlene Behrmann

· Wikidata: Q6771717

· DBpedia: Marlene Behrmann

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