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Erik Reichle is a Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University, Australia. He leads the Macquarie Centre for Reading and holds editorial roles in journals like Psychological Review. His research focuses on computational modeling of reading processes, eye-movement control, and cognitive mechanisms underlying text comprehension.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst (1997)
- M.S. in Cognitive Psychology, University of Massachusetts (1993)
- B.S. in Psychology, Iowa State University (1990)
His research integrates computational models (e.g., E-Z Reader and Über-Reader) with eye-tracking experiments to explore how perceptual, cognitive, and motor processes interact during reading. Key interests include predicting eye movements, cross-linguistic reading dynamics (e.g., Chinese vs. English), and the impact of digital media on reading cognition.
Recent articles highlight advancements in modeling lexical control in Chinese reading, predictability effects in text processing, and digital-age reading challenges. His 2024 review in Trends in Cognitive Sciences synthesizes findings on screen-based reading and cognitive adaptation.
- Awards:
- Fellowship from the Hanse Institute of Advanced Studies (Germany)
- Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust (United Kingdom)
Reichle supervises Honors students in cognitive psychology and computational modeling. His grants include projects on children's word learning (ARC DP20) and refining models of skilled reading (ARC DP-19). He balances departmental leadership with editorial work and advocacy for equity in academia.
His book Computational Models of Reading: A Handbook (Oxford University Press, 2021) provides foundational insights into modeling reading processes. Collaborations span institutions globally, focusing on reading mechanisms and elite performance expertise (CEPET initiative).
