Alexander Jones

Dr. Alexander Jones is an Associate Professor in Psychology at Middlesex University's Faculty of Science and Technology. He specializes in cognitive neuroscience, focusing on attention, multisensory integration, and neural oscillations. His research explores how temporal expectancies and rhythmic stimuli influence perception and memory, particularly in tactile and sensorimotor contexts. He employs techniques like EEG, ERP, and transcranial stimulation to study brain-behavior relationships.

Education:

• PhD in Psychology, City University London
• Postdoctoral Researcher at Laboratoire Psychologie de Perception, Université Paris Descartes

Teaching:

• Programme Leader, MSc in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
• Course Leader, Cognitive Neuroscience MSc by Research
• Module Leader for PSY2006 Brain, Body and Mind

His research spans topics such as action prediction, spatial attention, and interdisciplinary applications like robotics. Recent work includes investigations into how rhythmic cues enhance memory encoding and the neural correlates of interoceptive awareness in youth. Supervised PhD students include Tasneem Akbar, Wayne Anderson, and Shadi Shirazi.

Collaborations bridge neuroscience and engineering, such as developing neuron-based robotic control systems. His studies frequently address practical implications for health, including vaccine communication and functional somatic symptoms.