Jennifer Rodd

Professor Jennifer Rodd is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology and Director of Education at the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London. She has spent 20 years at UCL, contributing to both research and education within the Faculty of Brain Sciences. Her work focuses on lexical processing, semantic memory, and bilingualism, with recent emphasis on contextual diversity in learning and the role of sleep in memory consolidation. She leads educational initiatives like the BSc/MSci Psychology programme, prioritizing student experience and academic ambition.

Research Interests:

• Lexical ambiguity resolution and semantic priming
• Memory consolidation mechanisms
• Language acquisition in children
• Cognitive effects of bilingualism
• Online experimental methodology

Her recent articles explore topics like targeted memory reactivation, contextual effects on lexical processing, and the impact of video exposure on child language development. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to cognitive psychology and educational leadership are notable.

Advising & Grants: No advisee students are listed, but her educational role involves mentoring large cohorts of psychology students. Grant details are not provided in the source text.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on cognitive and linguistic research initiatives.