Peter Jones

Dr. Peter Jones is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Plymouth, within the School of Psychology under the Faculty of Health. He leads the undergraduate Psychology programs and supervises PhD students in areas such as cognition, learning, and health behavior. His teaching focuses on cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and psychobiological aspects of health.

Research interests include associative learning mechanisms, spatial cognition, and the neural basis of memory. Notable work involves studies on perirhinal cortex function, redundancy effects in causal learning, and theory protection in human cognition. His interdisciplinary contributions span forensic anthropology, educational technology, and particle physics collaborations.

Recent articles highlight investigations into neural mechanisms (e.g., perirhinal cortex lesions), educational frameworks for digital engineering, and collaborative efforts in war casualty identification. While primarily a psychologist, his work occasionally intersects with chemistry, geology, and meteorology, reflecting a broad scientific curiosity.

No scientific awards are explicitly noted. Dr. Jones has advised three completed PhD students: Tara Zaksaite (2017), Stuart Spicer (2020), and Abbie Ball (2020). His research also extends to healthcare adherence studies and rheumatoid arthritis patient experiences, demonstrating a commitment to applied psychological and medical research.