معرفی
Dr. Helena Paterson is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow, where she teaches Research Methods and Social Psychology. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Glasgow, a Post-Doc with Dr. Frank Pollick on an ESRC project, and a British Academy Fellowship. She has held roles in teaching and consulting for health research before returning to academia. Her research focuses on dynamic social perception, including first impressions, emotion perception, and open science practices in education.
Education & Career:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Glasgow
- Post-Doc at University of Glasgow (ESRC-funded project)
- British Academy Fellowship
- Prior roles in diverse teaching settings and health research consulting
Research Interests:
- Dynamic person perception (e.g., stereotype formation, social signal interpretation)
- Open Science integration in teaching (reproducibility, collaborative tools)
- Cognitive development and mental health stigma
Lab Activities: Projects include children’s TV preferences, mental health stigma tools, and team-based student research. The lab emphasizes public science communication and reproducible methods, with data collection in public spaces and online platforms. Current projects address neurodiversity stigma and person perception dynamics.
Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but her Fellowship and ESRC funding highlight sustained research support.
