Luke Ney

Dr. Luke J. Ney is a researcher at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Science, School of Psychology & Counselling, specializing in the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of stress, fear conditioning, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). His work integrates psychophysiological measures (e.g., electrodermal responding), endocannabinoid system analysis, and biomarker identification using advanced techniques like liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

• Key Research Areas:
  • Fear conditioning and extinction learning
  • Endocannabinoid system in PTSD
  • Stress reactivity and biomarker development
  • Neurobiological mechanisms of trauma
  • Psychophysiological measurement methods
  • Sex differences in neurochemical responses

Recent Publications (2025–2023): Analyze endocannabinoid quantification in biofluids, fear learning paradigms, and PTSD treatment considerations. His articles frequently appear in journals such as Behaviour Research and Therapy, Psychophysiology, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences, with keywords spanning neuroscience, molecular biology, and psychopharmacology.

Collaborations include multi-institutional projects on stress biomarkers and wearable monitoring systems for high-pressure environments. He contributes to methodological advancements in fear conditioning analysis (e.g., EzySCR tool) and explores intersections between gonadal hormones, neurosteroids, and trauma-related disorders.