Gabrielle Weidemann

Gabrielle Weidemann is a Professor in Psychological Science at Western Sydney University, with a career spanning over 20 years. Her academic journey began with a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in 2005, followed by an Associate Professorship at Western Sydney University (2016-2024).

Research Focus

Her work explores associative learning mechanisms in humans and non-human animals, with applications in

• Drug addiction models
• Anxiety disorder treatments
• Nursing practice innovations
• Augmented reality cognition studies

Recent publications analyze societal challenges like disability caregiving dynamics, food craving psychology, and therapeutic knitting practices. While not explicitly listing awards, her research receives funding from the Australian Research Council and Department of Defence.

As a passionate advocate for mental wellbeing, she personally uses knitting to manage stress - a practice she also investigates for broader therapeutic applications in high-pressure professions and educational settings.