Kinga Morsanyi

Kinga Morsanyi is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Cognition at Loughborough University, UK. A cognitive developmental psychologist, her research spans mathematics learning, reasoning, decision-making, emotional aspects of learning, and educational interventions for atypical cognitive development (autism, developmental dyscalculia).

Education

• BSc in Psychology, Lorand Eotvos University, Hungary
• MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology, Lorand Eotvos University, Hungary
• PhD in Experimental/Developmental Psychology, University of Plymouth, UK (2010)

Research Focus

Morsanyi’s work investigates cognitive processes in autism and developmental dyscalculia, with a focus on reasoning heuristics, conditional reasoning, analogical reasoning, counterfactual thinking, and pragmatic reasoning. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and held editorial roles at multiple journals.

Grants & Funding

Secured 18 research grants totaling over £8 million as co-investigator and £350,000 as principal investigator.

Honors & Roles

• ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Member of the UK Young Academy
• Director of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) for the School of Science at Loughborough University