Nadia Bounoua

Nadia Bounoua is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. Her research examines developmental psychopathology with focus on ADHD, emotional regulation, and suicide risk factors across diverse populations.

Her work employs neurocognitive assessments, ecological momentary assessment, and clinical interviews to understand mechanisms linking trauma exposure to impulsive behaviors and self-injurious thoughts. Recent publications analyze ADHD-cannabis use relationships and neural correlates of inhibitory control, demonstrating her integrative approach combining clinical psychology and neuroscience methodologies.

Dr. Bounoua's research has implications for early intervention strategies targeting emotional dysregulation in high-risk populations. She investigates how adverse experiences during critical developmental periods influence neural processing and behavioral outcomes, with particular attention to underserved communities. Her lab utilizes multimodal assessment protocols including neuroimaging and behavioral tasks.