معرفی
Alan J. Gow is a Professor of Psychology at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences. He leads research on cognitive ageing, focusing on lifestyle interventions to mitigate cognitive decline. His work emphasizes modifiable factors like physical activity, social engagement, and occupational characteristics. Key roles include Co-Lead of Heriot-Watt's Healthy Ageing theme and Deputy Director of the Centre for Applied Behavioural Sciences (CABS).
- Education: BSc (Hons.) in Biological Sciences: Psychology (University of Edinburgh, 2002); MSc by Research (Psychology, 2003); PhD (2007) funded by RSE/Lloyds TSB.
Research interests span cognitive decline mechanisms, intervention development (e.g., The Ageing Lab's A Tablet for Healthy Ageing), and translational studies like the Intervention Factory. Collaborations include the Centre for Cognitive Ageing (Edinburgh) and University of Copenhagen's Center for Healthy Aging.
Media engagements include BBC Radio 4, Horizon, and international outlets discussing cognitive health, exercise benefits, and ageing.
- Awards: British Psychological Society Fellowships, Public Engagement Award.
- Leadership: Acting Head of Psychology (Global) 2020-2021, Head of Psychology (Edinburgh) 2022-2023.
Current projects address cognitive frailty and community-based interventions, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches and real-world applications.
