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Tamer Said is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), where he conducts research at the intersection of cognitive psychology and educational practice with a focus on science learning.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Psychology and Education, University of Cambridge
- M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- MA in International and Comparative Education, American University in Cairo
- MSc. in Biotechnology, American University in Cairo
- BSc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Biotechnology, German University in Cairo
Said's research centers on applying cognitive psychology to educational settings, specifically investigating how executive functions interact with emotional wellbeing and motivation in science education. He examines conceptual change processes—where students replace misconceptions with scientifically accurate knowledge—and develops pedagogical strategies integrating cognitive and positive psychology principles to enhance classroom practices. His work emphasizes holistic student development through evidence-based teaching methods.
His recent publications reveal consistent focus on executive functions in science learning contexts, particularly physics education and STEM pedagogy. Key themes include the suppression of naive misconceptions through cognitive mechanisms, impacts of teaching methods on career interest, and developmental aspects of executive function across age groups. Methodologically, his work employs systematic reviews, multi-site comparisons, and mixed-methods approaches bridging educational neuroscience with classroom applications.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
Said provides research supervision and has extensive experience developing faculty training workshops globally. His prior postdoctoral work at Cambridge examined executive functions in science learning, while his East of England project investigated online medical training effectiveness. He actively collaborates with international researchers including Prof. Ellefson and has secured institutional support for projects involving medical educators and science teachers.
He operates within the ARU Centre for Mind and Behaviour and maintains active collaborations through EARLI and SIPS memberships, frequently presenting at international conferences on conceptual change and educational neuroscience.
