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Richard Naar is a Junior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods and Senior Specialist in EEG Research at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology. His academic career spans over a decade at the university, progressing from laboratory assistant positions to his current dual appointment beginning in 2025, reflecting his growing expertise in experimental psychology and neuroscience methodologies.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology (Interrupted, 2016-2024), University of Tartu
- MSc in Psychology (2015), University of Tartu
- BSc in Psychology (2013), University of Tartu
Naar's research focuses on experimental psychology, particularly the intersection of affective science and cognitive processes. His work examines how emotional states influence time perception, attention mechanisms, and physiological responses. He specializes in EEG methodology and quantitative analysis of psychological phenomena, with significant contributions to understanding emotion regulation through cognitive reappraisal techniques. His doctoral research explored outcome-associated predictions in relation to affective states, feelings of control, and personality.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on affective neuroscience, with multiple 2024 papers examining emotion regulation using multimodal approaches including EEG, EMG, and self-report measures. His work bridges experimental psychology with practical applications in emotional well-being, particularly through the Estonian Center of Excellence of Well-Being Sciences project.
Awards:
- Diploma from the Estonian Research Council's Master's Thesis Competition in Social Sciences (2015)
Naar is actively involved in major research projects including the Estonian Center of Excellence of Well-Being Sciences (2024-2030), building on his previous work with the 'Psychological mechanisms of emotion regulation with reappraisal' project (2020-2024). His research has received substantial funding from Estonian Research Council and other national bodies, with cumulative project funding exceeding one million euros.
As a Senior Specialist in EEG Research, Naar contributes to the university's neuroscience infrastructure and methodology development, working with advanced electrophysiological techniques to investigate affective attention and cognitive processes. His dual role as Junior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods highlights his expertise in both experimental design and statistical analysis within psychological research.