Myles Jones

Dr. Myles Jones is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, University of Sheffield, with affiliations to the Interdisciplinary Centre of the Social Sciences (ICOSS). His research focuses on neurovascular coupling, EEG signal processing, and neuromodulation techniques like tDCS. He explores these topics in the context of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., autism spectrum conditions) and genetic syndromes (e.g., 16p11.2 CNVs). His work bridges cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications, including studies on neural variability and individual differences in traits like autism and schizotypal personality.

• Education: BSc, MSc, PhD
• Teaching Roles: Examinations Officer for PSY 1003, Module Organiser for PSY 6305, and contributor to inquiry-based learning initiatives.
• Professional Recognition: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), University of Sheffield Senate Fellow of Learning and Teaching Excellence.

Dr. Jones’s research emphasizes EEG and fMRI analysis to study neural dynamics in health and disease. Notable areas include the role of anticipation in sports (collaboration with Prof. Richard Rowe), and the impact of neuromodulation on working memory and tinnitus. His recent work explores the neurophysiological correlates of psychiatric traits, leveraging big data and mobile EEG technologies.

Publications highlight advancements in understanding neurovascular relationships, EEG metrics for neurodevelopmental conditions, and the efficacy of tDCS. Key themes include neural variability, peak gamma frequency differences in autism, and placebo effects in cognitive tasks.

• Scientific Awards:
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
• University of Sheffield Senate Fellow of Learning and Teaching Excellence

Dr. Jones advises PhD students through the School of Psychology and ICOSS, focusing on interdisciplinary neuroscience and clinical applications. He has secured grants for projects like mobile EEG studies in autism and tDCS clinical trials for auditory hallucinations. His lab collaborates internationally, as evidenced by multi-site replication studies and systematic reviews.

Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Sheffield’s Neuroscience Institute and ICOSS, leading research on neurodevelopmental conditions and cognitive neuroscience methodologies.