Joanne Ingram

Dr Joanne Ingram is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education and Social Sciences, University of the West of Scotland. Her research focuses on the psychology of language processing, including quantification, pragmatics, and eye-tracking methodologies. She has led international studies on the cognitive impacts of social isolation during the pandemic and long-COVID, funded by institutions like the Chief Scientist’s Office and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Current projects explore communication in aging populations, cross-linguistic pragmatics in Polish, and health messaging for chronic illness management. External roles include External Examiner positions at Bath Spa University and the University of Wolverhampton, alongside membership in the Young Academy of Scotland (Royal Society of Edinburgh).

Research Interests: Dr Ingram’s work spans psycholinguistics, cognitive function in chronic illnesses, and applied research for public health (e.g., road safety campaigns). Her methodological expertise includes EEG, eye-tracking, and behavioral paradigms. She has contributed to over 38 peer-reviewed publications and actively engages with policy through roles like the Scottish Parliamentary Elections Steering Committee.

• Awards: Member of Young Academy of Scotland (2025–present)
• Grants: Funded projects include TraPSS (long-COVID cohort study), cognitive decline during lockdown (NIHR/CSO), and cross-cultural pandemic comparisons (RSE).
• Collaborations: Partnerships with NHS Research Scotland, local authorities (e.g., Renfrewshire Council), and corporate entities in marketing/branding.

Her research also intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing health and well-being through innovative interventions and cross-cultural analyses.