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Jan Wiener is a Professor and Head of Psychology at Bournemouth University. His research focuses on navigation, wayfinding, and cognitive aging, employing interdisciplinary methods like virtual reality, eye-tracking, and cognitive modeling. Prior to Bournemouth, he held positions at institutions such as the Max Planck Institute and the University of Tübingen, where he earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience (2004).
- Educations: Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from University of Tübingen (2004)
Research interests emphasize how cognitive components like attention, memory, and spatial processing influence navigation in aging populations. His work bridges cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and environmental design, aiming to develop dementia-friendly architectural guidelines.
Key articles investigate navigation strategies, spatial deficits in aging, and the impact of urban design on cognitive mapping. His recent studies include global analyses of navigation ability across cultures and the role of sleep duration in life-course segmentation.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving spatial cognition, dementia care, and virtual environments. Active in interdisciplinary teams exploring neurocognitive mechanisms of spatial behavior.
