Lisa Spiering

Lisa Spiering is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford. Her research investigates the neural circuits underlying human learning and decision-making, particularly how these mechanisms are disrupted in psychological illnesses like depression, using behavioral studies, neuroimaging, and computational modeling.

• Education: BSc in Psychology (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), MSc in Neuroscience (Freie Universität Berlin), DPhil (University of Oxford).

Her work spans Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Psychology, and Neuroimaging, focusing on social decision-making, emotional biases, and visual perception. She employs reinforcement learning and Bayesian models to analyze human behavior under threat and collaboration.

Scientific Awards:

• Oxford-Radcliffe Medical Sciences Graduate School Scholarship

Lisa is affiliated with the Life and Mind Building, Oxford's hub for cutting-edge research in psychology and biology. Her work aligns with the department's mission to translate findings into mental health and education advancements.