معرفی
Dr Fiona Essig serves as a Lecturer (Education) in the Department of Psychology within the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. She joined the BSc Psychology programme in January 2020 after teaching positions at the Open University and University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education.
Her educational qualifications include:
- BSc (Hons) in Cognitive Science (University of Westminster)
- MSc in Psychological Research Methods (University of Hertfordshire)
- PhD in Cognitive Psychology (University of Hertfordshire)
Dr Essig's research centers on cognitive mechanisms with specific focus on attentional processes, verbal task switching paradigms, media multitasking behaviors, and the cognitive profile of adult dyspraxia. Her pandemic-era work examined student media consumption patterns during remote learning, bridging cognitive theory with contemporary educational challenges. She integrates these research strands into her teaching of advanced cognitive concepts.
Her professional recognitions include:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Chartered Psychologist status through the British Psychological Society
Dr Essig actively supervises undergraduate and taught postgraduate project students while delivering core curriculum components including foundation/advanced graduate attributes modules, the extended essay library dissertation, addictions specialization, and a dedicated Year 3 Psychology of Creativity module. Her educational leadership emphasizes practical application of cognitive principles in learning environments.
