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Professor Sebastian Gaigg (City St George's, University of London) is a leading researcher in autism spectrum disorders, focusing on learning/memory mechanisms and emotional well-being across the lifespan. He contributes to courses in clinical neuroscience and psychology, including modules on History and Theory of Psychology and Emotions.
- Co-leads the Autism Research Group
- Module leader for PS1004 and PS3034
Research Interests:
- Memory processes in autism (episodic, relational, structural)
- Emotional lives and anxiety mechanisms in autistic individuals
- Co-design methods for inclusive research practices
Publications Trends: Recent work spans systematic reviews of parental mental health interventions, neurocognitive studies on memory/anxiety in autism, and sensory processing research in clinical populations. Collaborative projects often involve multidisciplinary teams across psychology, psychiatry, and healthcare.
PhD Mentorship: Supervises current students Effy Zachou, Sarah Donald, Nalini Edwards, Laura Lennuyeux-Comnene, and Mariana Costa e Silva. Former students include Manuel Mello and Sophie Anns.
