Jo Greer

Jo Greer is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Northumbria University, where she earned her PhD in 2016. Her research focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly subclinical autistic and ADHD traits in the general population, using behavioral and EEG methods to explore cognition and executive functioning. She investigates sensory processing, attentional control, and the neurocognitive mechanisms behind therapeutic practices like mindfulness and ASMR. Additionally, her work examines susceptibility to misinformation and executive processes linked to ADHD.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy (Northumbria University, 2010–2016)
• BSc (Hons) in Psychology (2003–2006)
• HNC (1985–1987)

Research Interests:

• Diagnostic and sub-clinical traits of neurodevelopmental disorders
• EEG neuroimaging in clinical and non-diagnostic populations
• Mindfulness and ASMR applications
• Healthy aging and child development

Her recent work includes studies on autism perception in Swahili communities, ASMR’s association with anxiety, and attentional mechanisms in radiology. She collaborates internationally and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and health.

Grants and Advising: Currently accepting PhD students in cognitive neuropsychology. Her research has been cited over 500 times, with notable contributions to understanding EEG patterns in Williams syndrome and neurodevelopmental traits.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Hoarding Research Group and collaborates on projects involving clinical populations and neuroimaging.