Oliver James Clark

Dr. Oliver James Clark is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), part of the Faculty of Health and Education. His research focuses on computational neuroscience, particularly modeling brain structures and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. He holds a PhD in Psychology (2019) and specializes in statistical methods (Bayesian/frequentist) and neuroimaging tools (FSL, Freesurfer).

Teaching responsibilities include quantitative methods, biopsychology, and research supervision for MSc Forensic Psychology students. Recent projects involve analyzing diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), object categorization neuroscience, and glymphatic system dynamics in early Alzheimer’s.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches linking computational methods with neuroimaging, including a notable 2023 Cerebral Cortex paper challenging language network roles in categorization. No specific awards are listed, though ongoing research explores sleep’s role in neurodegenerative biomarkers.