معرفی
Dr. Liam Hill is a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. He specializes in cognitive and motor development, neurodiversity, and longitudinal cohort research. His work focuses on improving educational practices to support children's motor and cognitive development, particularly for those with neurodevelopmental challenges or premature birth histories.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Aberdeen (2006)
- MSc Health Services and Public Health Research, University of Aberdeen (2008)
- PhD Child Health, University of Aberdeen (2012)
Research Interests:
- Neurodiversity in motor skill development (e.g., DCD/Dyspraxia)
- Impact of physical activity on cognitive and academic outcomes
- Educational interventions for premature birth and socio-demographic disparities
- Quantitative methods, including RCTs and longitudinal cohort studies
Awards & Grants:
- MRC Centenary Early Career Award (2012-2013)
- £3.966m+ in total funding as PI/Co-I from MRC, ESRC, NIHR, etc.
- Contributions to the Born in Bradford longitudinal cohort
Teaching & Supervision:
- Course organizer for Cognitive and Social Child Development in Education
- Supervised 5 PhD students (e.g., Clare Copper, Megan Wood) on topics like motor skill screening and neurodevelopmental disorders
- Contributed to policy initiatives like the Physical Literacy Consensus Statement
Key Collaborations:
- Centre for Applied Education Research (CAER)
- University of Leeds (2014-2023)
- Partnerships with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and educators
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