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Dr Rachel Bennetts is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Brunel University, affiliated with the Department of Life Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on face processing, exploring individual differences and developmental disorders.
- Senior Lecturer in Psychology
- Brunel University
- Department of Life Sciences
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Dr Bennetts investigates the spectrum of face recognition abilities, including super-recognisers with exceptional skills and individuals with developmental prosopagnosia who struggle with facial recognition. Her work examines movement cues, inversion effects, and rehabilitation strategies for face recognition deficits.
Her recent research trends include:
- Diagnostic criteria for developmental prosopagnosia
- Impact of face coverings on emotion recognition
- Eye movement patterns in face processing
- Genetic transmission of face recognition disorders
- Age-related differences in visual perception
Dr Bennetts' publications span major journals in cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and experimental psychology, with recurring collaborations with Dr Sarah Bate, Professor Veena Kumari, and Dr Caroline Di Bernardi Luft. She has published over 34 peer-reviewed works, including systematic reviews and clinical training programs.
