معرفی
Aja Murray is a Lecturer in Psychology with Quantitative Focus at the University of Edinburgh, affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. Her research integrates developmental psychology and quantitative methodology to explore mental health phenotypes, particularly ADHD, internalizing, and externalizing problems across the lifespan.
- Education:
- B.Sc. Psychology, University of Edinburgh (2011)
- M.Sc. Psychology, University of Edinburgh (2012)
- Ph.D. Psychology, University of Edinburgh (2016)
Research Interests: Dr. Murray specializes in developmental mental health, focusing on ADHD, emotional regulation, and the interplay between domestic violence and child development. Her methodological expertise includes longitudinal analysis, psychometrics, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) designs.
Recent Research Trends: Her work spans student mental health, ageism, sleep dynamics, and co-produced mental health interventions. Key themes include the impact of digital environments on adolescent mental health, psychometric validation of ageism scales, and leveraging EMA to study real-time emotional and behavioral patterns.
Scientific Awards:
- Wolfson British Academy Fellowship
- Wellcome Trust Mental Health Data Prize
- Understanding Society Survey Fellowship
- Dementias Platform UK Discovery Award
Supervision & Grants: Dr. Murray supervises PhD students in developmental psychology and mental health. She leads projects such as the Evidence for Better Lives Study and has secured grants from Wellcome Trust, ESRC, and British Academy for research on domestic violence, mental health data, and low-income country studies.
