Andrew Mackenzie

Andrew Mackenzie is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), specializing in Applied Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. He leads NTU Psychology's Assessment Team, focusing on quality assurance and development in assessment practices. His research explores visual and neural mechanisms underlying expertise and performance in domains like sport, medicine, and transport, utilizing EEG and eye-tracking methodologies. He teaches cognitive psychology modules and leads a summer school for 15–17-year-olds. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing diagnostic tools for skill assessment and training.

Education: BSc (2011) from University of Dundee, PhD (2015) from University of St Andrews under Prof Julie Harris.

Research interests include visual attention, expertise in dynamic tasks (e.g., driving, medical emergencies), and the cognitive underpinnings of skill acquisition. Recent articles address hazard perception in mobility scooters, EEG correlates of sporting expertise, and trauma team communication via multimodal analysis.

External roles: Provides R statistical training for academics and leads a youth psychology summer school. No awards explicitly listed, but his work spans international collaborations (e.g., Japan/UK trauma studies).

Grants and advising: Not explicitly detailed, but research projects include funded initiatives on driver training tools and mobility scooter safety. Collaborates with teams in emergency response and medical simulation contexts.

Labs/teams: Active in NTU’s Psychology research groups, focusing on applied cognition and interdisciplinary medical studies.