معرفی
Kenny Skagerlund is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of Division at the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL), Division of Psychology (PSY), Linköping University. His research focuses on numerical cognition, mathematics anxiety, and developmental psychology. He leads the JEDI-lab and contributes to interdisciplinary projects on cognitive development and educational outcomes.
- Affiliations: Linköping University (LIU), Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL), Division of Psychology (PSY)
- Roles: Senior Associate Professor, Head of Division
Research interests include the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying numerical processing, developmental trajectories of mathematical skills, and the interplay between cognitive abilities and learning. His work spans lifespan perspectives, integrating behavioral studies with neuroimaging techniques.
Notable contributions include studies on how early arithmetic and reading comprehension skills influence later mathematical development, and the role of executive functions in mitigating mathematics anxiety. His recent work emphasizes translating cognitive science findings into educational practices.
