Neil Bramley

Neil Bramley is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences within the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Currently serving as Director of Data and Open Research (2023–2026), he previously held roles such as Marketing Officer for the Psychology Department (2019–2022). His research focuses on computational cognitive science, exploring algorithms underlying human intelligence through computational modeling and behavioral experiments. He teaches courses in causal cognition and cognitive modeling, and actively supervises MSc and PhD students in cognitive science topics.

Education:

• PhD in Experimental Psychology
• MRes in Computer Science
• MSc in Cognitive & Decision Sciences
• MA (Hons) in Philosophy

Research Interests: Causal cognition, active learning, hypothesis generation, decision-making, resource rationality, and philosophy of mind. His work bridges computational models with human behavior, emphasizing how people learn and control complex systems through interaction.

Grants: EPSRC New Investigator Grant (2021–2024) for 'Computational Constructivism: The Algorithmic Basis of Discovery.'

Labs/Teams: Leads the Bramley Computational Cognitive Science Lab, investigating causal learning, temporal dynamics, and human-like generalization in AI.