معرفی
Dr. Andrew Parker is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Psychology, where he earned his PhD. He teaches cognition and neuroscience across undergraduate to PhD levels and supervises research projects. His primary research examines human memory systems, particularly retrieval processes, long-term memory, and experimental methodologies.
Dr. Parker's research focuses on:
- Explicit and implicit memory systems
- Effects of eye movements on memory retrieval
- Directed forgetting mechanisms
- Autobiographical memory accuracy
- False memory formation
- Cognitive neuroscience of memory
His publication portfolio spans cognitive psychology, memory neuroscience, and methodological innovations. Recent work explores eye-closure benefits for memory, saccadic retrieval enhancement, and cognitive profiles in paranormal beliefs. Research consistently addresses memory optimization, perceptual processing, and cognitive assessment tools.
Honors include:
- Exemplary Researcher Award from RIHSC (2010)
- MMU Union Teaching Award for Innovation (2020)
Dr. Parker serves as expert reviewer for numerous journals including Applied Cognitive Psychology, Memory, and Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, and funding bodies including ESRC and U.S. Army Research Office. He has reviewed five ESRC grants and serves on the ESRC Specialist Psychology Reviewer Pool.
