معرفی
Dr. Carl Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool. He serves as the research lead for the 'Substance use, misuse, and dependence' research group and co-lead of the 'Unilever - Brain and Behaviour Collaboration'. His academic work spans neuropsychopharmacology, sensory/affective neuroscience, and microbiome-brain interactions, with a focus on motivated behaviors and public health.
- Module Coordinator: PSYC347 - Psychoactive Substances
- Professional Affiliation: Member of Psychology Management Group (Communications and Outreach Lead)
- Collaboration: Unilever R&D partnership in sensory neuroscience
His research integrates multimodal neuroimaging (fNIRS, EEG, fMRI, sMRI) to investigate:
- Neurobiological consequences of chronic drug use (MDMA, cannabis, cocaine)
- Therapeutic potential of psychoactive substances
- Pharmaceutical effects on appetite and eating behavior
- Mechanisms linking microbiomes to stress and wellbeing
Recent work demonstrates Carl's interdisciplinary focus across four areas:
- Alcohol consumption dynamics under social influence
- Microbiome sampling methodologies
- Psychological impact of hair/scalp conditions
- Neurophysiological modulation of sensory experiences
He contributes to education through teaching modules including Biological Psychology, Research Methods, and Psychoactive Substances.
Professional activities include:
- Collaboration leadership with Unilever UK
- Management Group role in Psychology department
- Research coordination on substance use
