Nichola Booth

Dr. Nichola Booth is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW) at Queen's University Belfast. She specializes in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and autism, focusing on improving access to environments like airports for individuals with disabilities through virtual reality training. Her research also addresses inclusive education, disability, and technology-driven professional training.

Dr. Booth is affiliated with the TIME Centre and the Centre for Behaviour Analysis. She holds a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification and has extensive experience collaborating with media outlets such as BBC and Belfast Live. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.

Her key research interests include autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and leveraging technology for staff training in supportive environments. She actively supervises PhD students in autism, mental health, and behavior analysis.