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Dr. Allison Matthews is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Tasmania's School of Psychological Sciences, where she serves as Course Coordinator for the Psychology Honours program (M4Y). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology, Bachelor of Education (Professional Honors in Higher Education), and Bachelor of Science (First Class Honors in Psychology), all completed at the University of Tasmania. Dr. Matthews has held progressive academic positions since 2005, culminating in her current senior lectureship.
Her research explores neural correlates of cognitive processes with a focus on:
- Attention mechanisms in fear/anxiety and reading ability
- Interventions (meditation, nature exposure, substances) affecting cognition
- Technology-based mental health solutions (online platforms, VR)
Publication analysis reveals strong research emphasis on:
- Meta-analyses of cognitive interventions
- Attentional processes in clinical populations
- Endocannabinoid systems in trauma disorders
- Performance psychology in athletic contexts
Dr. Matthews has supervised multiple PhD, Masters, and Honours students across psychological research domains and actively contributes to academic leadership through committee roles in graduate research coordination and learning/teaching initiatives.
