Gabija Toleikyte

Dr Gabija Toleikyte is a Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences within the College of Social Sciences and Arts. She holds a PhD from University College London (UCL), completed in 2015, focusing on the neuroscience of memory and navigation. Her research emphasizes developing HRV-based tools to assess cognitive wellbeing and intervention efficacy. She teaches modules including Cognitive Neuroscience Methods and The Psychology of Education, and co-leads The Practice of Psychology module.

Education:

• PhD in Neuroscience, UCL (2015)
• MSc and BSc qualifications

Research interests:

• Neuroscience applications in organizational and educational settings
• Cognitive wellbeing metrics using HRV
• Neural mechanisms of memory and navigation

Publications focus on neural integration mechanisms, dopaminergic neurodegeneration models, and developmental neurochemistry. She has authored a popular neuroscience book on behavioral change and delivered seminars to major organizations like Google and Transport for London.

Advising:

• Supervises BSc Criminology dissertations

Labs/Teams: Active in applied neuroscience research groups at SHU.