W. Matthew Collins

W. Matthew Collins, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology. He is a cognitive psychologist, member of the Psychonomic Society, and co-chair of TEDxNSU. Currently serving as Director of the Undergraduate Psychology major, he focuses on three research areas: (1) language representation in memory, (2) language-memory interdependence, and (3) arousal effects on attention/cognition with Dr. Leanne Boucher.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Psychology & Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University (2007)
  • M.A. in Psychology, Hunter College (2003)
  • B.A. in Psychology, University of Guelph-Humber (2001)
• Research Themes:
  • Language and memory interaction
  • Cognitive processes under arousal
  • Eyewitness testimony accuracy
  • Neuroscience of linguistic cognition
  • Behavioral interventions during crises

Article Trends show interdisciplinary work spanning cognitive psychology, public health, and affective science, with emphasis on pandemic-related behavioral research and cognitive neuroscience. His scientific awards include prestigious NIMH fellowship and multiple Ontario graduate scholarships. Current projects investigate resistance training impacts on cognition and SCUBA diving's cognitive effects. He also serves on university curriculum committees and directs TEDxNSU events.