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Dr Samuel Westwood is a Lecturer in Psychology Education at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and the School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences. He specializes in neuromodulation, neurodevelopmental disorders (particularly ADHD), and open and reproducible research practices. Prior to joining King's in 2023, he held lecturing positions at the University of Westminster and the University of Wolverhampton.
- BSc Psychology – University of Birmingham
- PhD Cognitive Neuroscience – Aston University
- Postdoctoral Research – Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, King's College London
His research focuses on translational cognitive neuroscience and psychiatric research, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices. He founded the RIOT Science Club, which promotes Reproducible, Interpretable, Open, and Transparent science. He is a member of the UK Reproducibility Network and UKRI advisory groups on research concordats.
Dr Westwood’s publications are dominated by systematic reviews and meta-analyses on non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS, rTMS, neurofeedback) and cognitive interventions for ADHD. His work appears in high-impact journals such as JAMA Psychiatry, Molecular Psychiatry, and American Journal of Psychiatry. He investigates both clinical and cognitive outcomes, emphasizing methodological rigor and reproducibility.
- Member, UK Reproducibility Network
- Member, UKRI Concordats & Agreements External Advisory Group
- Founder, RIOT Science Club
He has no explicitly mentioned grants or students in the provided text, but his collaborative work suggests active research leadership. He advocates for cultural and institutional change in research practices and mentors best practices in open science.
