Pizza Chow

Dr. Pizza Chow is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Chester's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. She holds a PhD from the University of Exeter and specializes in the evolution of cognition through interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.

Her research examines:

• Animal cognition in urban environments
• Comparative problem-solving abilities across species
• Cognitive ecology of squirrels and other wildlife
• Innovative behaviors in non-human species
• Inter-species cognitive differences

Her publications predominantly investigate how environmental factors shape cognitive performance in animals, with recent work focusing on urban stressors affecting Eurasian red squirrels and learning patterns in bumblebees. The research demonstrates consistent methodological approaches across taxa, utilizing controlled experiments to measure problem-solving efficiency and behavioral adaptation.

Dr. Chow teaches modules including Research Methods and Skills, Animal Psychology, and supports students through Statistics Support sessions. While specific advising relationships aren't detailed, her pedagogical focus emphasizes developing research competencies in psychological science.