Kevin Peter Muldoon

Kevin Peter Muldoon is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences, specializing in Psychology at Heriot Watt University. He joined the institution in 2004 after completing his PhD at Lancaster University and a post-doctoral fellowship sponsored by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). His research focuses on early numerical understanding, cross-cultural comparisons in learning, and developmental psychology. He currently teaches modules on the psychology of education and marketing, alongside previous roles teaching developmental, forensic, and social psychology.

Research interests include cognitive development in early childhood, particularly numerical cognition and mathematical ability. His work explores how cultural contexts influence learning outcomes, as seen in cross-cultural studies comparing children’s numerical skills. He has published extensively on topics such as mental number line representations, longitudinal analyses of mathematical proficiency, and the role of set-comparison in foundational number learning.

Teaching responsibilities span diverse areas, reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied psychology. His publications highlight contributions to understanding developmental trajectories in mathematics and the cognitive mechanisms underlying numerical competence. While no specific awards are listed, his work has garnered significant academic attention, with articles cited in peer-reviewed journals and featured on platforms like Mendeley.