Nancy Zook

Nancy Zook is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the College of Health and Social Sciences and the Department of Psychology. Her work bridges cognitive neuropsychology with technological innovation.

Research Interests:

• Specializes in cognitive aging and assessment of higher-level cognitive functions like executive functions.
• Focuses on human-robot interactions, particularly ethical concerns and acceptance of social robots in vulnerable populations.
• Develops applications in healthcare and assistive technology through cognitive neuropsychology.

Teaching: Delivers courses in biological psychology and cognitive neuropsychology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including supervision of PhD/ProfDoc students.

Collaborations: Works with the Psychological Sciences Research Group to integrate experimental and physiological methods into social robotics studies.