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James Smith-Spark is an Associate Professor of Psychology at London South Bank University and serves as the Global Lead for the School of Applied Sciences. His roles have included Course Director for Undergraduate Psychology, Course Director for MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology, and Head of the Division of Psychology. He holds professional certifications as a Chartered Psychologist and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Smith-Spark's research focuses on developmental dyslexia's impact on adult cognition, neurodiversity in workplace settings, and cognitive ergonomics. His PhD (University of Sheffield) explored working memory in dyslexic adults, and prior roles include research at the University of Manchester (Parkinson's disease time perception) and Cancer Research UK (medical decision-making).
His recent work bridges neurodiversity with emerging technologies, such as chatbot acceptance among ADHD individuals, and examines off-prescription drug use effects on cognitive performance. He has collaborated on studies regarding eating behaviors linked to impulsivity and workplace cognition simulations using virtual reality.
- Education: PhD (University of Sheffield, 1999), BA (Hons) Psychology (1994)
- Affiliations: Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research, Developmental Cognition research group
- Expertise: Prospective memory, executive functions, dyslexia interventions, cognitive interface design
His 59+ publications span dyslexia cognition, modafinil/methylphenidate effects, and quality control ergonomics. Awards include Fellowships from the British Psychological Society and Higher Education Academy.
