Stephen Gallagher

Stephen Gallagher is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Psychology, Ulster University, actively contributing to research in psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and behavior analysis. His work spans pain management in cerebral palsy, equivalence responding, and professional development in behavioral analysis, with recent collaborations on EU Horizon-funded projects like AWARE.

Research Interests

• Neurodevelopmental disorders and pain trajectories in cerebral palsy
• Equivalence responding and behavioral training methodologies
• Professional development in behavior analysis across Europe
• Applications of aquaponics and wastewater reclamation

Recent Publications focus on pain's impact on quality of life (2025), equivalence class formation (2024-2023), and professional practice analysis (2022).

Grants & Projects

• BAiley Thomas Charitable Fund (2025-2026): Pain development in Down Syndrome and Autism
• ESRC-funded project on holistic pain measurement in cerebral palsy (2024-2029)
• EU Horizon AWARE project (2024, 2025): Collaborative activities in aquaponics

Labs & Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in psychology, health sciences, and engineering, emphasizing applied research in pain, neurodevelopmental disorders, and sustainable water systems.